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what did your father pass on to you???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 4rod, Apr 10, 2013.

  1. 4rod
    Joined: Feb 4, 2008
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    Recently I have been cleaning out my parents barn as it has become my responsibility to start organizing and sorting all their stuff...I came upon some great old toys which I played with as a boy. cause we were pretty thrifty growing up we were always getting stuff from value village, goodwill and hand-me-downs...well Dads little cars were some of the toys we got...After finding them a was so impressed how these little cars and figurines held up over the years...now they've made it to my collectors wall...increased in value by amazing amounts and survived all the adventures in little boys hands...thank you Lesney...
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  2. steves29
    Joined: Jan 19, 2010
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    Grey hair and the love of hot rods.
     
  3. eaglebeak
    Joined: Sep 17, 2007
    Posts: 1,269

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    Mechanical knowledge and never give up attitude.
     
  4. erlomd
    Joined: Apr 26, 2008
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    a wealth of knowledge and advice for the future, and tons of neat stuff...I love my dad
     

  5. tbird37821
    Joined: Jan 11, 2007
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    Last Name......that's it
     

  6. Same here
     
  7. carmuts
    Joined: Jun 17, 2009
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    Short temper and the ability to cuss in 4 languages. His work schedule while I was growing up often left me in charge of many things on the farm, so I guesse work ethic is the best thing he passed on. Had to learn most mechanical, carpentry and other things on my own to get done all that needed done. Rod
     
  8. robertsregal
    Joined: Oct 2, 2008
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    The love of a cool car-mechanical knowledge-work ethic-brothers & sisters-great childhood are just a few of the things Shorty gave all his children!
     
  9. Lotsa good memories, A Timex watch, a pair of toenail clippers, and a pistol that solved his problems.
     
  10. oldnuts
    Joined: Jan 14, 2009
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    from nebraska

  11. Normbc9
    Joined: Apr 20, 2011
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    I drive an old '32 Confederate Chevy four door standard as my daily driver too.
    Normbc9
     

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  12. Iceberg460
    Joined: Jun 6, 2007
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    The biggest thing was the "if you can't do it yourself then you don't need it mentality"...
     
  13. 26 roadster
    Joined: Apr 21, 2008
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    26 roadster
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    a 16 OZ Plumb hammer and a good work ethic. love you Dad, next year will be 40 years gone
     
  14. mart3406
    Joined: May 31, 2009
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    from Canada

    Speaking of fathers passing things on to
    their kids, this comes to mind!:eek::eek::D

    "My daddy left home when I was three
    And he didn't leave much to ma and me
    Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze.
    Now, I don't blame him cause he run and hid
    But the meanest thing that he ever did
    Was before he left, he went and named me Sue
    ."
    - Johnny Cash - "A Boy named Sue"
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    Mart3406
     
  15. roddin-shack
    Joined: Apr 12, 2006
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    This OLD CAR sickness, and 2 brothers !!!!!!!!!!!
     
  16. papajohn
    Joined: Nov 2, 2006
    Posts: 896

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    Strong family values and a good work ethic.
     
  17. Dizzie
    Joined: Feb 7, 2012
    Posts: 245

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    Great work ethics. Seems to be hard to find these days. Hope to pass it on to my grandkids.
     
  18. Terranova
    Joined: May 13, 2008
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    I'm 41 and he's in his 70's and every time I've thought I got it all out of him, he comes with more. When he passes, it will be the single most difficult thing I'll ever have to deal with but I'm excited for the future cause when my son came into this world five months ago, everyone said he looked like a little mini Ed. I'm so excited to try and pass on a tenth of what my dad has given me!
     

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  19. The old man didnt appreciate much, gave me anything I wanted that he was gonna toss anyhow ... "Yeah I had one of those '32 roadsters ... in 1940. They were crap, no heater, plastic windows and the V8 ate alot of gas."
     
  20. khead47
    Joined: Mar 29, 2010
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    His Tool and Diemaker tools when he retired and I used them for over 30 years and still have 'em. RIP Dad.
     
  21. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
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  22. hotrod--willys
    Joined: Dec 15, 2009
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    My name is Lauren. Just like Sue
     
  23. waldo53
    Joined: Jan 26, 2010
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    from ID

    My dad taught me, mostly by his example, so many things as I was growing up, and really up until he died nearly 30 years ago. Among these lessons were: work hard, keep your chin up, love and take care of your family, be thankful for what you have, and I can still hear his words: "clean up your mess and put my tools RIGHT BACK WHERE YOU FOUND THEM!! Thanks, Dad.

    I only hope I've passed on 1/10th of what he taught me.
     
  24. GeezersP15
    Joined: Dec 4, 2011
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    from N.E. PA

    Take your time and do it right. Don't half-ass your work. And take good care of your tools. A true craftsman. Miss you, Dad
     
  25. Pop-Rodder
    Joined: Oct 6, 2011
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    I was in the percentage that grew up without a father. He left me the fact that nothing is as it should be.
     
  26. 54rat210
    Joined: Jun 5, 2012
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    All he gave me was a rusty 54 Chevy 210....
     
  27. He told me "Never buy a car from someone living on a council estate" (I think you call them Housing Projects).

    Only piece of worthwhile advice he ever gave me (or anyone as far as I know). He didn't leave me any money or property. He borrowed a lot off me though....
     
  28. oldsjoe
    Joined: May 2, 2011
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    I have four brothers two sisters & Mom's still here kickin our asses! Lost Dad in 91 but he left me with a will to learn and try anything! The work ethic that has been passed down to my daughters and a love of COOL RIDES! Still have his (FIRST BRAND NEW CAR) in my garage! Miss ya everyday Dad!
     
  29. For most of my life ,I thought my Dad was a Mute...He never said anything directly to me ..I could hear him talk to everyone else on the planet,so I knew he had the ability..Finally , in '60 after I graduated High School, he hauled me to a Ford dealership...picked out a used '57 2dr. Fairlane Town Sedan.. Arranged all the paperwork,etc...Walked out, handed me the keys & the payment book.. and..said... "You break it, you fix it.." Those few words kinda set a pattern for the rest of my life...

    I do owe him a lot for the mechanical curiosity I inherited, though
     
  30. no55mad
    Joined: Dec 15, 2006
    Posts: 1,956

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    Strong work ethic, Farmall A, part of the old homested, and a few arrowheads.
     

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