RobotMan 265 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 As many members may have seen by now in another build thread, I have been restoring a Mach 1 with my oldest son Alex. That job is getting close to being done and has been an exciting, thrilling, and fulfilling process with my son for the last 2 yrs. Well, I am starting another 69 Mach 1 with my youngest son Mike. He is 12 yrs old and has been eagerly waiting his turn. That time has come!!! I have let him start disassembly as we are finishing the other car. Here is Mike setting in his car eager to get going. Here is Mike with welding gear on imitating dad. Mike removing the first bolt Mike and I after removing radiator Rear window removed!!! And the journey begins again!!! More to come. 6 Ridge Runner, ceciletf18, Grabber70Mach and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 Awesome, absolutely awesome! Fantastic that you are backing it up with a second. I bet the wait was hard for Mike for it to be his turn but I bet that alone had some valuable lessons in it. What fantastic memories you and your family are building. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,202 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 And the coolest dad award goes to !! That is great ...When are we going to start on my car dad HAHAHA 1 Arvidsson reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,272 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 Do you need a new stepson? Absolutely fantastic! 'Ol Mike looks like quite the personality at 12. Cool cool story. I think Child Protective Services is at my door to arrest me. OK, you won. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 I don't know about coolest dad but maybe craziest dad!!! Some people tell me I must be nuts taking on such big projects. But what an exhilarating feeling seeing your kids so excited about accomplishing something and learning hard work pays off. We need more of that in today's society IMHO! Thanks for all the kind words and support from the forum. Rick 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mach1cj 11 Report post Posted February 12, 2016 Great deal that both boys get to do these cars with you, but you know you're establishing a lifetime rivalry over who's is the fastest / prettiest / coolest / etc... So when does dad get his Mach 1 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted February 12, 2016 My first car when I was 16 was a 69 Mach 1. I loved it. I currently have a 68 Hyland Green Fastback Bullit I am going to finish for me and my Wife. Probably will look for another Mach after that. 2 RPM and mach1cj reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaun071 62 Report post Posted February 16, 2016 But what an exhilarating feeling seeing your kids so excited about accomplishing something and learning hard work pays off. We need more of that in today's society IMHO! Thanks for all the kind words and support from the forum. No truer words spoken than these. Your an inspiration to all the Dads here my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted February 16, 2016 But what an exhilarating feeling seeing your kids so excited about accomplishing something and learning hard work pays off. We need more of that in today's society IMHO! Thanks for all the kind words and support from the forum. No truer words spoken than these. Your an inspiration to all the Dads here my friend. Appreciate that very much!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,272 Report post Posted February 16, 2016 Appreciate that very much!!! I believe Shaun said what everybody else here was thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted June 21, 2016 Mike and I put his car on the lift this weekend and started pulling out the drivetrain. The journey is picking up pace!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 We took the transmission and motor out today. What a greasy mess!!! 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,272 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 Oh the memories! Plenty of towels, gloves and clothing gets trashed after that. Is that house home in the background and your shop is detached? Cool neighborhood! 1 RobotMan reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted June 22, 2016 What body colour has Mike chosen? Will you be having a matching pair or it looks like this one use to be Acapluco? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted June 23, 2016 Oh the memories! Plenty of towels, gloves and clothing gets trashed after that. Is that house home in the background and your shop is detached? Cool neighborhood! Yes that is our house. The shop is detached out back. Mike is already having fun just like his brother did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted June 23, 2016 What body colour has Mike chosen? Will you be having a matching pair or it looks like this one use to be Acapluco? You are correct. Mike likes the Acapulco Blue and we will put it back to its original color. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted July 17, 2016 We have gotten the car completely stripped down to the frame. Ready to start metal work and blasting!!! 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,272 Report post Posted July 18, 2016 Man, you guys don't mess around! If you keep it up you'll have two cars done before I finish mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted September 4, 2016 Mike and I were able to get the car on the rotisserie today. He thought that was pretty cool!!! 2 Raven R code and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,272 Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Heck, I'm 60 and I still think it's cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted September 6, 2016 I hear you RPM. Gives me goose bumps too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 145 Report post Posted September 6, 2016 I'm with Bob, that's a great photo! And I know that before we know it, you'll be showing us a photo of the boys with both of their completed Mach 1's side by side. You work very fast, but I can see the motivation comes very easily when you are doing it with your kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted September 6, 2016 It certainly makes it easier to go out and work on it when you have a partner in crime to help! 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 110 Report post Posted September 9, 2016 Looks good, nice memories being made there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobotMan 265 Report post Posted October 3, 2016 Here is Mike sandblasting front fenders and engine bay. We got it rust sealed before shutting down work for a few months as I recover from ankle replacement surgery!! 2 Grabber70Mach and Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
