So 2 years ago I was fortunate to go and rescue the ‘32 2-door. At that time I told the old gentleman that my goal was to bring the car back and take him for a ride. He had owned it for 49 years, and had never seen it as a running, driving car. But it had been his dream that whole time. So on Monday my son and I made the trip back and showed him his car. He was completely blown away. When I made that old Hemi bark, he just laughed! We had a fantastic day, and what a great feeling it was! I am so glad I was able to do this!
Good for you and your son. I can somewhat relate to the lifelong vision that may not happen several times over. At least mine are all inside where I visit them daily. It looks like he and I could be family. Never lose the Dream and never Tap Out. Congratulations! Well done.
A great milestone @Olcars and a really nice gesture he'll never forget...did he go for a ride in it with you?
Good on you and your son. Taught your son a really good life lesson, on how good it feels making someone else happy.
Since we are all so good at spending other people's money, may I offer something that would make that young man's day (and more)? Assemble a few before and afters or just one big one of him and the done car. A poster in a frame would probably be under 50 bucks. https://photos3.walmart.com/about/posters#
My shop walls have a lot of Customers cars hanging on them, None of my own. This post has me considering a little different solution at 78 years young to some of my stalled projects. But just considering! Hemi's need to Run, not just look grate!
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