The boys first car.

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  1. TXMAV

    TXMAV New Member

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    Obviously new on here. Have a '70 model that we pulled out of a pasture. Lot's of good parts but still looking for a rebuildable one. Got it for my son when he was 8 and let him dis assemble how he wanted to. Made him bring me the parts and tell me what they were and what they were for. Turns out it was a fairly good teaching and learning tool. Only had to help pull the block and tranny.
     
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    Wish my pops would of had the free time to encourage me when I was younger.
    He worked 120 hour weeks. I am lucky I even know what he looks like :bouncy:
    Kudos on teaching hims responsibility and building his confidence by letting him pull all the parts and show and tell them to you.
    Most likely got a life long car nut on your hands now though... :D
     
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    I'm building a 69.5 now with my 15 year old. He picked it over a 47 chevy buisness coupe. Swapped over to a 5 lug and disk brakes so far, along with several other small things. Been fun watching his eyes glow. Good luck to you and your son.
     
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    I think a Father/Son project is great - I wish my own son was more mechanical :)
     
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    My sons not mechanical at all. That can be fun and frustrating, but over all its great.
     
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