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You know you're doing something right when you walk out and see this. I was looking for my twelve year old yesterday. Walked outside and there he was...
Proud papa moment right there.
Good stuff!!! I saw a video the other day on the good ol facebooks about American Made (quality products made not junk) and why it costs more and why should we buy the product. Short story is today my Toyota Corolla is a throw away car. It has no personality, no sole, and I have no desire to get it painted, rebuild the engine and keep it running for the kids I hopefully have one day. Today most products are throw away.
But the knife my grandfather gave me with the hand made leather sheath, quality made and sharp point will last a life time. It will be passed on as long as it doesn't get lost. Our trucks have sole, they have meaning. I wasn't born or a kid in the 70's but the leaps and bounds technology made, our country made. These truck are an icon and it can be passed on for generations. The memories that are made working on them with your father or son will last a life time, and keeping these on the road are proof that a quality American made product is not a throw away object or tool.
It's all about the memories and keeping these trucks alive. I will never lose the memories of turning wrenches with my dad and I know my boys will have the same with me. My two year old refers to the truck as his truck ("my twuck!") already. Makes me happy.
Can't wait until my grandson gets his bump back from paint. So far, he has put on the wheels and paint (you know, THE most important thing to a teenager). Next will be the stereo and interior.
Not to burst your bubble, but back in the '70s when dents were new, I cannot tell you how many times I was told that my '61 SB F100 was a REAL truck made when Americans cared, it wasn't all plastic etc etc etc. For all I know a knight in the 1300s may have mourned the armor they had earlier in the Crusades... 'thou knowest that was REAL steel then, not this thin nonsense the smiths sell us nowadays!"
Not to burst your bubble, but back in the '70s when dents were new, I cannot tell you how many times I was told that my '61 SB F100 was a REAL truck made when Americans cared, it wasn't all plastic etc etc etc. For all I know a knight in the 1300s may have mourned the armor they had earlier in the Crusades... 'thou knowest that was REAL steel then, not this thin nonsense the smiths sell us nowadays!"
Agreed, and it will always be like that. ANY item that stands the test of time and is taken care of, will be fondly regarded because of nostalgia. We can't get that era back, so the products are regarded so highly.
Not to burst your bubble, but back in the '70s when dents were new, I cannot tell you how many times I was told that my '61 SB F100 was a REAL truck made when Americans cared, it wasn't all plastic etc etc etc. For all I know a knight in the 1300s may have mourned the armor they had earlier in the Crusades... 'thou knowest that was REAL steel then, not this thin nonsense the smiths sell us nowadays!"
There is more plastic than I would care for on my 73. The thought is mitigated by the fact that the 73-79 fords are quite well known as some of the toughest fords ever made, so the idea of plastic door panels and a dash pad doesn't bother me much. There is very little plastic when compared to my 96 bronco, where the interior is entirely plastic, rubber and vinyl. Broncos are not known for weakness either.
You know you're doing something right when you walk out and see this. I was looking for my twelve year old yesterday. Walked outside and there he was...
Proud papa moment right there.
Awesome. I even have my 16 year old daughter getting in on my build. Never thought I'd see the day..love it.
