You'd be showing him proper priorities. My son is 20 now, never cared much for the bikes I've owned but is showing a little interest in the car. Maybe too late, but we do have a good relationship. Spend all the time you can with your kids, we all know time comes by too fast. You're lucky he's interested. Have fun with the car and your son! Wayne P.
You know what? Someday, cars, bikes, none of it will mean **** compared to the smiles you'll see and the laughter you'll hear together over that car. Right on guy for your choice.
dang,you guys are heart-warming. i'm going to find my sons and give em a hug really!!! no smart *** remark intended!!
That's awesome...do it right now...time flies by and your son wants to spend some quality time with his old man and he will never forget the good times you have together wrenchin' and cruisin' together...
There will always be more Harleys. How many 13 year old sons do you have? My dad sold my 67 chevelle 327 4 speed, first car I really worked on by myself. I don't talk to him anymore. See where I'm going?
Take EVERY moment you can get, any way you can get it. And take pictures along the way that they can look at when you are gone.
Ive got 2 motorcycles too..and am thinking of selling one to jump start the Tudor Build..My daughter was bummed when i said I may have to sell the sidecar rig, but when I told her that some of the money will go into the A and possibly get it to where we might be able to drive it this year..she agreed it would be a good idea.. Know any one who wants a Ural Motorcycle and sidecar? less than 1500 miles on it and 2 seasons on it..
I think you're missing another angle here. That was your dads car, it spans 3 generations, buy it and keep it in the family. I don't know what kind of bikes you own, but I'll bet this car will mean a lot more to you when you start having more "adult moments". Spend time with your kids, and if they don't want to be in the garage with you, then spend less time in the garage, there's plenty of time for that, but your kids will be grown in no time. They seem to change every day, and when they're grown, you ain't gettin it back, but the car will still be in the garage, just the way you left it. I wish I had a second chance, that's why I'm telling you this, this is the most important time in your life, as well as his.
Yup, spend the time with your kids cause once it's gone you don't get it back. My son who is now 23 has lost his interest in cars, mostly because his career demands most of his time, as does his girlfriend. When he turned 16 we began working on a 64 C-10 shortbed. he learned about engines, suspension, paint, bodywork, welding etc. It also taught him much more than just mechanics, it taught him about work ethic, ingenuity, and follow through on a project to completion. I sold my harley when my wife became pregnant with our son....said she wanted to keep me around for awhile....
me--in the avatar. My 19 year old son in the pic below. There's nothing better than p***ing nostalgia racing onto the next generation. still got a couple of Harleys for sale too. I'm having too much fun racing to ride.
Do it now! I used to have snowmobiles, bikes, mudtrucks and trail trucks. Non of which was much interest to my wife. We started having kids and priorities changed. got rid of everything except the snowmobile. Two years ago I had a pretty bad crash on the sled and banged off a few trees at about 60mph. Scared me and everyone else. Took the insurance money and put it toward my Caddy and it was the best decision I ever made. My kids are 6 and 9 now and they want to take the "hot rod" everywhere. My daughter wants to help clean it for cruises and loves going to soccer in it to show off to all her friends. My son just likes to hear the "pipes rumble" when we p*** someone and they are always waving to others when we are cruising. I would not trade that for anything! Oh and the wife loves it also so it is alot easier to get money for parts for the car than it ever was for the sled Here are some pictures from Back To The Fifties last year.
I had the same monent five years ago. Iwas in a M.C. Club and going in the wrong direction. Thought to myself i should be spending time with my sons. Quit the club and now Enjoying Time helping the boys on their Projects
You guys are all right the time with my son is priceless.Petejoe you are probably dead on I never thought of it like that he does seem to talk about stuff more when we are around the cars.Dad was only selling the car because he can't drive it much anymore.He is 77 and it is a handful for him to drive now.I could take him to breakfast in it on Fridays. I love my father dearly and maybe if I work on the kid he will feel the same about me when I am 77. Wow this is quite a group..I am glad I joined. Oh yeah the only cartoons are LOONEY TUNES... Tex Avery the cartoonist equal of Hank Williams senior...
My kid was about 8 when we were cruising around the back roads lookin for a project car. He spied the 54 210. For quite a few years we were going to cruises 4 or 5 night a week. He's 27 now, and still my friend. I still got the car. He'll borrow it once in a while. It's cool to see your own car pull into a show
Harpsboy4, That really should be a nobrainer. Im sure that really melted your heart when your son said that. I dont even have any kids, but I have a little niece and I know how she can affect me. IMO, DO IT you will never regret it, later on if you feel the need to get another bike then go for it, but for right now the car should definately be a priority. They are not young forever, cherish every second you can with them because the grow up so fast.
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