The Job i take seriously as a father is to prepare my sons for life. They have learned most aspects of building our trucks from metal fabrication to brakes.
When it came time to pull parts off the donor truck I thought lets see how well they do it alone. So after getting a nice frosty beverage (cheers Bobby) I planted myself in a nice shady spot to view the action.



They started from the top but it wasn't long before they were on their backs underneath.




Just about 3 hours and 30 mins with a break for lunch.The exhaust bolts were such a pain. I had to advise how a few wiring clips came apart as we removed all wiring, steering column and brake booster. I guess i had to leave my seat about 6 times just to explain some trouble areas.




Good running 5.8 liter or 351W and transmission with all the wiring and computer.




This one looks like the recipient but not until the Coe is done.

I ended up with 2 proud sons and an angry wife about the smudge marks. This proud papa is reliving his youth and crossing one more thing off his things to teach list.

 

What a great Dad! I hope they give you a great Father's Day.

 

That kids are willing to learn and get into doing the work we so enjoy in this hobby is a heck of a Father's Day gift. The best part is it will keep giving for years. Enjoy every minute of it and tell mom a little grease never hurt anyone. Keeps the skin soft is what I tell my bride!!

 

I wish I had learned when I was younger but I wasn't smart enough then. I thank God my dad is still around and at 52 I am now smart enough to watch and ask him questions.
He has forgotten more about old cars/trucks than I could ever know. It has been fun talking to him as I attempt to restore my '50. It has been even more fun listening to the stories he, and my uncle, have told while we try to get the old farm truck running.... a 1940 Dodge 1 1/2 ton rolling memories machine.

 

You are so right. I am hoping they find a career they love and enjoy our old trucks as much as i do. We are trying everything so we can to see their strengths and weaknesses. I would like them to be great at something.

 

That E4OD is a big tranny...do you plan to use it?

 

I did until I seen the size and that it's all electronic. I am open to options.

 

I guess that it depends on whether you are going to keep the electronic fuel injection or not. If you are going to a carb setup then the best bet would be to get an AOD trans (no electronic controls). But. even if you were keeping the computer, an AODE/4R70W would be better than the E4OD. When I have my transmissions built I use the AOD and then have the internals from the 4R70W installed...best of both worlds.

 

Brings back good memories. I remember helping my dad rebuild tractorengines at 8 years old

 

Happy Father's Day !

Good life skills to teach, builds character.

Tom