the new T coupe goes to the prom....

I'm glad to see your bringing the boy up in the proper manner. He will remember this for ever>>>>.

 

Dennis,
Kool deal my son was over yesterday with grandson, give him my 1930 model A raodster body for his project. Fun to give kids stuff!

 

Awesome story. Beats what I drove to prom 15 years ago (Olds Cutlas 4 doors Yuck!)

 

That's awesome. It's also cool that even though his GF couldn't ride with him, he took it anyway and on prom no less! That's dedication.

Great looking T

 

That T is spot on, nice!

 

Great story!
But someone needs to take that mama to a car show or two, or was she just worried about her daughters dress?
Love that "T"

 

The T looks good. I can't keep my 4 year olds hands of the 54 and hope to pass it on to him as a graduation present one day.

 

Are you sure it was the car? Has "the mom" met you? I mean you totally blend with the farmers in town right? LOL

Seriously, he is a lucky guy that you're teaching him to make his own luck and dig what's real in life. Great to see you at the RU too!

Alan

 

Dude, that rules. The car and the story, both. It was cool to get to hang out with him again at the Roundup this year. I didn't recognize him at all from the last time at Pistons and Paint. Four years made a big difference. Last time he was a kid and now he's a grown man. Must be a weird feeling for you, I'm sure.

Seems like he's got a head on his shoulders with some plans for school and his future. I wish I could have been a little focused at his age. Just tell him to run far away from that potential mother in law situation!

 

I wish I had such a cool car to go to the prom in. You are a great dad, getting your son through school and with the love of cars. I am doing the same for my boy.

I do hope that your son doesn't lurk on here or your surprise is blown.

 

Looks good, lets see some pictures of the T.

 

very cool.

too bad the mom is a moron. what exactly was her reasoning? safety and structural integrity? its a steel car.

 

I love the T! Do ya have any more pics of it. We need more T's on the HAMB. About the prom, get another girl friend.

 

She sounds like a real bitch. Oh well, he's young and he'll find better. The T is awesome, you're a great dad, I always like to hear from a proud papa. take care

 

Very cool! Car's lookin' good, but the smile on that kid's face has to be your favorite part.

As far as the chick's mom goes, you know the saying...

Kustoms are for getting girls, hot rods are for scaring them away.

 

Looks good Dennis. Lucky kid.

 

Cool post, and "Dad".....don't know about the girlfriend's mom....
Skot

 

If I could have gone to my prom in a car like that, it would have changed my life! Nice job getting him to work for the opportunity to roll in it, instead of just handing it over to him. He's learning values and that will make him strong.

Nice job.

 

awesome T, not too many out there that the fenders work so well...

I'm happy to see your boy ditched the girl for the ride.. at least he has his priorities straight!!

 

Something tells me your "kid" will turn out OK Might have something to do with his "old man"

Frank

 

i love the t dennis! couldja stick a side shot on here please???? refreshing to see fenders! and congrats to your boy!

 

You Mcphails suck....Lucky kid

 

Hey man I see a junior hoodnik in the works.The car look cool as all hell, in true Beatnik
style man,and as far as the whole girlfriend thing just tell your boy all the hoods get all the cool lookin girls and have all the cool lookin cars...................................

Endsville.Franco..........F.B.B.F.................

 

Great story Dennis, really hits home. My dad got me my first project, long before I had the scratch to pick up anything. It was a pile of parts with a rod through the block, but it was enough for me to begin fulfilling the need to build and a great way to learn. I hope to do the same for my boy some day. The boy is 3 now and his favorite phrase is "THE MONSTERS ARE COMING OUT!!!!" after watching way too many Mad Fab videos. I really feel that this hobby has kept me on the relatively straight and narrow and hope it can do the same for the boy. Thanks for sharing your story!

 

Great story Dennis. He looks like a Rockstar staring through the windshield!

And not to HiJack this, but in similar fashion...My 15yr old daughter asked if one of my buddy's would drive her and her date to Homecoming, since I didn't have a car together.

So I called, and he came over and took them in his shoebox. They were the ONLY kids there wearing chucks, and the only one that showed up in something old.

She's a freshman, and had all the Juniors and Seniors telling her how cool it was!!

I was proud! Congrats to you too!

 

Tim, VERY cool indeed bro!



And McPhail, whats the girls Mom going to say when she comes home with her first tat......

 

I turned down 3 kids that wanted to take my 32 to the prom. Had it been my son, it would have been a different story. I'm sure your son and you will enjoy this story for years to come.

 

I'm envious, my daughter and I met up with Cyclone Kevin a couple of years ago and went to the Mooneyes picnic with him in his 32 roadster. I thought that might get her wanting an early hot rod. Fat chance, she seemed rather unimpressed, it did however start her talking about wanting her Mustang convertible back on the road again.

 

Cool car! Lame Mom!

At least let her get in the thing a block or two from the prom to make a big entrance.