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The motivation we get from each other on this site is pretty cool; I've got more done in the last three years than in the last ten. I'm in the same boat with the kids car; I'm working on my youngest son's 94 Firebird; he wants to change it from a hard top to t-tops and have it painted. But I've got to give him credit, he's out there working with me and not complaining about it. It's great bonding time and he's learning a lot. My oldest son always wanted the cool car but getting him to help me actually build it was like pulling teeth. His 69 Chevy truck we (I) built has been sitting for six months at his mom's because the tilt wheel is about to fall apart. I told him to pull the column and bring it to me, then I can fix it and he can put it back in but he wont take the time. I might end up owning that truck again one of these days. Is your boy pretty good about helping you?

Falcon and Stovebolt - I kept telling my wife kids must be good for something! She never wanted any and so she has to be the extra set of hands for me now and again. Wish I had a son with similar interests to promote a project of theirs and mine!

Originally Posted by stovens

Falcon and Stovebolt - I kept telling my wife kids must be good for something! She never wanted any and so she has to be the extra set of hands for me now and again. Wish I had a son with similar interests to promote a project of theirs and mine!

My wife tries to help....she just doesnt have the umph that needed for most of my stuff. LOL's. But bless her heart. She has "By her self"...changed the spark plugs and the wires on her Town and Country. Thank goodness I pulled up when I did. She had the firing order messed up a little. She tried to change the ignition module too....but I finished it up. I've learned that when she asks for my help with something.....I really need to get on it asap or she will attempt to do it her self. My ex wouldnt have dreamed of even trying. I love this lady. Impresses me more and more every day!

Originally Posted by falconvan

The motivation we get from each other on this site is pretty cool; I've got more done in the last three years than in the last ten. I'm in the same boat with the kids car; I'm working on my youngest son's 94 Firebird; he wants to change it from a hard top to t-tops and have it painted. But I've got to give him credit, he's out there working with me and not complaining about it. It's great bonding time and he's learning a lot. My oldest son always wanted the cool car but getting him to help me actually build it was like pulling teeth. His 69 Chevy truck we (I) built has been sitting for six months at his mom's because the tilt wheel is about to fall apart. I told him to pull the column and bring it to me, then I can fix it and he can put it back in but he wont take the time. I might end up owning that truck again one of these days. Is your boy pretty good about helping you?

At this time Dustin is showing interest....I must admit its my own reluctance on some things that restricts what he does. I'm getting better though. For years I've had the attitude......"If you want it done right (or perhaps "your" way), do it yourself". My problem has always been patience. He asks some of the oddest questions. And it doesnt end. He asks me things I just dont have any idea how to answer. I keep explaining that he has one of the most amazing sources of information.....the internet....something I didnt have when I was his age. He prefers to just ask. Again though.....I am getting better to let him help. We've gone over the process of how a motor works so many times I'm blue in the face. LOL's. I had to learn from asking questions at parts stores and digging through Hot Rod, Car Craft, etc etc, magazines. My dad knew nothing about cars and had no interest in them other than getting to drive them and change the oil. I have to learn to be a teacher now so he can pass the same on to my grandkids someday. PATIENCE. Its like learning a whole new trait. Wish me luck. He want so bad to weld.....so I give him some refuse steel plate and tell him to weld away. Then I spend half the day showing him how to separate the wire from the nozzle and or the tip. LOL's. We use the release agent but too much of it just makes it drip on your welds. PATIENCE. Next week I'm going to let him to all of the spraying of the epoxy on the frame. I told him if he gets a run no big deal. He'll learn. He also has a major problem with getting the feel of torqueing bolts. LOl's. Either too loose or too tight. He busted a new tail light lens this weekend putting the lens on. I didnt tell him. I noticed it and ordered a new one. This training session may get expensive. PATIENCE.

Dave G