A fathers/grand fathers dream - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

primered_junk · 01-08-2009, 07:50 PM

My son's 8th birthday was this week, my dad came to see him a little bit ago, out of no where he asked, "pa-paw can I have your old truck?" Pop's and I looked at each other with a blank stare, just looking at each other, after a long awkward pause, dad looked at him and said "it's yours, all pa-paw wants is his motor." My son then informed us of his "8 year plan" that involves saving his christmas/b-day/chore money to build his ride. We kinda got choked up, my dad and I built the truck once in the early 90's, I learned how to drive in that truck, now over the next several years my son and I will build it again, I hope he learns as much as I did.
Tyler and his truck.

bigguy69 · 01-08-2009, 08:01 PM

man that is cool i am sure he will enjoy it!

Andy4639 · 01-08-2009, 08:04 PM

That is way COOL. I hope he learns as much as you did too! It sounds as if he has been thinking about it now for awhile.

primered_junk · 01-08-2009, 08:47 PM

It caught me off guard, I guess I know why he's been looking over my shoulder at the board, and hording coins.

**70cst** · 01-08-2009, 08:51 PM

That is what a GM family is all about! Sooooo when are you going to sign him up and give him a board name? How about primered_junk-jr.

primered_junk · 01-08-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

That is what a GM family is all about! Sooooo when are you going to sign him up and give him a board name? How about primered_junk-jr.

Would that be ok with the mods, yourself, Josh, Liz, and the rest of the gang?

eightbanger · 01-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Excellent story and excellent pic...keep the dream alive.

stllookn · 01-08-2009, 09:10 PM

That is great. Take lots of time, enjoy the journey and take lots of pics. It is hard to say who is going to get the most enjoyment out of this!!!!

big_al_71 · 01-08-2009, 09:11 PM

that is awesome, main reason I built my 71 which will belong to my 4 month ol once he gets old enough..

suville · 01-08-2009, 09:34 PM

Thats beyond kule!

STOCKISH · 01-08-2009, 10:06 PM

That's awesome. Primered Junk jr. sounds cool too.

**SWB** · 01-08-2009, 10:33 PM

Those are moments you'll never forget for you and your father... Let him get dirty and know HIS truck from end to end....

sjarrett71 · 01-08-2009, 10:47 PM

That's great! I can only hope that my son wants to build a truck.

PanelDeland · 01-08-2009, 10:49 PM

"pa-paw" might want to turn a wrench on this one too.I hope your son learns as much as you and that you enjoy it as much as "pa-paw" did the first time.

BigDaddyDave · 01-08-2009, 10:57 PM

My Pa-paw would have said,have you lost your mind! That will make a great project for you two.

**70cst** · 01-08-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by primered_junk

Would that be ok with the mods, yourself, Josh, Liz, and the rest of the gang?

You have my vote.

72BLUZ · 01-08-2009, 11:09 PM

thats awesome, i enjoyed my days with my dad and my first car

tim21391 · 01-08-2009, 11:11 PM

this is myself when i was 8... my dad bought his 72 when i was 8 years old back in 1999.. and whenever something broke you could see my dad and i in the garage fixing it no matter how big or how hard the job was he let me twist a few bolts.. i fell in love with the truck.. he gave it to me on my 16th birthday and here i am almost 18 rebuilding the thing due to rust

ratrod67 · 01-08-2009, 11:13 PM

3 generations working together. How cool is that?

Skirkpat · 01-09-2009, 11:03 AM

Good deal, I gave my youngest son a rust free '69 Supersport Chevelle with fresh dark blue paint....Never touched it and then asked for a new Scion when he turned 16 ????? Broke my heart, I almost asked for a DNA test.

DrtyJack75 · 01-09-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

that is awesome, main reason I built my 71 which will belong to my 4 month ol once he gets old enough..

hmmmm Ive been dating my girlfriend for 3 1/2 yrs and no kids yet....but do you think I can start building a truck and say it's for my unborn Son?!?!

tazztoy · 01-09-2009, 12:47 PM

thats awsome, my dad gave me his 79 reg cab, 4x4 454 dulley, after mom had a slight wreak with when i was 14. we tore it down and rebuilt it. was the best time of my life with him. it's one of my most charishd items now that his heath keeps him from mechincing any more..

Leo70 · 01-09-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Good deal, I gave my youngest son a rust free '69 Supersport Chevelle with fresh dark blue paint....Never touched it and then asked for a new Scion when he turned 16 ????? Broke my heart, I almost asked for a DNA test.

My old man wasn not a gearhead at all but he loved his old chevy's
He owned a 57 Bel Air, a 59 Impala and a 67 Impala.

I guess thats why I only own Chevy's

tim21391 · 01-09-2009, 02:32 PM

does your son have any big plans for the ride?

**70cst** · 01-09-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Good deal, I gave my youngest son a rust free '69 Supersport Chevelle with fresh dark blue paint....Never touched it and then asked for a new Scion when he turned 16 ????? Broke my heart, I almost asked for a DNA test.

Keep the faith as some youguns blossom at a later date!

01-08-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
primered_junk ASE master tech/machinist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Mound Texas Posts: 303	A fathers/grand fathers dream My son's 8th birthday was this week, my dad came to see him a little bit ago, out of no where he asked, "pa-paw can I have your old truck?" Pop's and I looked at each other with a blank stare, just looking at each other, after a long awkward pause, dad looked at him and said "it's yours, all pa-paw wants is his motor." My son then informed us of his "8 year plan" that involves saving his christmas/b-day/chore money to build his ride. We kinda got choked up, my dad and I built the truck once in the early 90's, I learned how to drive in that truck, now over the next several years my son and I will build it again, I hope he learns as much as I did. Tyler and his truck. __________________ "I sit here and I pray in my broken down Chevrolet....."

01-08-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream man that is cool i am sure he will enjoy it!

01-08-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream That is way COOL. I hope he learns as much as you did too! It sounds as if he has been thinking about it now for awhile. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-08-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
primered_junk ASE master tech/machinist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Mound Texas Posts: 303	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream It caught me off guard, I guess I know why he's been looking over my shoulder at the board, and hording coins. __________________ "I sit here and I pray in my broken down Chevrolet....."

01-08-2009, 08:51 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream That is what a GM family is all about! Sooooo when are you going to sign him up and give him a board name? How about primered_junk-jr. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream Excellent story and excellent pic...keep the dream alive. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

01-08-2009, 09:10 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream That is great. Take lots of time, enjoy the journey and take lots of pics. It is hard to say who is going to get the most enjoyment out of this!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-08-2009, 09:11 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream that is awesome, main reason I built my 71 which will belong to my 4 month ol once he gets old enough.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-08-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream *Thats beyond kule!*

01-08-2009, 10:06 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream That's awesome. Primered Junk jr. sounds cool too. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-08-2009, 10:33 PM	#12
SWB Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jacksonville Illinois Posts: 180	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream Those are moments you'll never forget for you and your father... Let him get dirty and know HIS truck from end to end.... __________________ K10 SWB. Orange/White 69 Ford F100 21K Actual Miles, 2nd owner in family since new *67 Chevy II RestoMod, Wilwood all around, Heights Pro G front sub,, Shockwave Air Ride, 383cu in etc..

01-08-2009, 10:47 PM	#13
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream That's great! I can only hope that my son wants to build a truck.

01-08-2009, 10:49 PM	#14
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream "pa-paw" might want to turn a wrench on this one too.I hope your son learns as much as you and that you enjoy it as much as "pa-paw" did the first time. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-08-2009, 10:57 PM	#15
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream My Pa-paw would have said,have you lost your mind! That will make a great project for you two. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

01-08-2009, 11:09 PM	#17
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream thats awesome, i enjoyed my days with my dad and my first car __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan



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01-08-2009, 11:11 PM	#18
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream this is myself when i was 8... my dad bought his 72 when i was 8 years old back in 1999.. and whenever something broke you could see my dad and i in the garage fixing it no matter how big or how hard the job was he let me twist a few bolts.. i fell in love with the truck.. he gave it to me on my 16th birthday and here i am almost 18 rebuilding the thing due to rust __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

01-08-2009, 11:13 PM	#19
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream 3 generations working together. How cool is that?

01-09-2009, 11:03 AM	#20
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream Good deal, I gave my youngest son a rust free '69 Supersport Chevelle with fresh dark blue paint....Never touched it and then asked for a new Scion when he turned 16 ????? Broke my heart, I almost asked for a DNA test.

01-09-2009, 12:47 PM	#22
tazztoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: montana Posts: 12	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream thats awsome, my dad gave me his 79 reg cab, 4x4 454 dulley, after mom had a slight wreak with when i was 14. we tore it down and rebuilt it. was the best time of my life with him. it's one of my most charishd items now that his heath keeps him from mechincing any more..

01-09-2009, 02:32 PM	#24
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: A fathers/grand fathers dream does your son have any big plans for the ride? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

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