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gdub 09-07-2012 09:06 AM

The sacrifices we make for our kids
 
Last fall we bought a 52 F-1 for my son for graduation/birthday/ Christmas etc. We spent through April working on it(new trans, bodywork, paint, wheels etc.) He had a 93 Dodge dually so I took it in trade for the 52. Last weekend he came home from his school in Oklahoma and asked if he could have the Dodge back. He said the 52 was just too small. So being the kind caring Dad that I am, I took one for the team and now I have a really slick F-1 to drive while I finish my panel truck.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...id=248797&.jpg
Sometimes the sacrifices are almost more than I can stand.:-X10

bobbytnm 09-07-2012 09:37 AM

You, Sir, are an inspiration to the rest of us. After reading your touching post about the sacrifices you've made for your son I will strive to be a better father.

Bobby

gdub 09-07-2012 09:50 AM

I think this should make me a shoe-in for Father of the Year.

FortyNiner 09-07-2012 10:10 AM

Well played, sir.

underthebridgejim 09-07-2012 02:17 PM

You poor thing, but I do understand, anything for the Kids.

rhopper 09-07-2012 06:12 PM

Even if it only makes one child happy....

ben73058 09-07-2012 10:50 PM

Hey Gdub,
That really sucks! Crap - well just take one for the team &
limp around in that old "too small" truck!

Looking good over there!

Ben in Austin

yamagrant 09-07-2012 11:09 PM

This story really brought a tear to my eye:'( I might have to educate my boy's and let them read this story, to let them know just how lucky we have it up here in Canada. I'm really distraught, I've never in my life seen a father sacrafice like you. I have to go now, my emotion's have got the better of me':-X22

Jeff and Nicolle 09-07-2012 11:36 PM

gdub, Allow me to offer an upgrade to my 2000 Ford Expedition...?
As a token of my appreciation? You deserve this newer vehicle, for all you have suffered...;)

oldmerc 09-08-2012 07:30 AM

I sir shall aspire to be more like you , you lucky son of a ............ gun

petemcl 09-09-2012 09:58 AM

Looks like a very nice ride to me . . . Could he be moonlighting with Uship? ;) I'm sure that it is just me but I always liked the smaller cabs as the girls always sat closer. And I don't know what school he goes to in Oklahoma but any I ever attended had serious parking problems. I can't imagine the problems that he will have finding a parking spot big enough for a dually. Don't be surprised if he changes his mind. :-X0A6


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