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**RenoKeene** · 01-05-2011, 04:09 PM

My dad's always doing stuff for us but won't let us do anything for him. Thats him painting my frame while I'm at work.

So I'm doing this.
Thanks Dad, I love you.

**LockDoc** · 01-05-2011, 04:19 PM

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Nice gesture. I'm sure YOU will really be thankful for not having to do that dirty job...

LockDoc

**RenoKeene** · 01-05-2011, 04:35 PM

No...that is my Dad doing the dirty work for me. He is always giving and asks nothing in return. Posting this pic of him is my way of saying thanks, I'll probably get a ear full when he see's this!

Cole Trickle · 01-05-2011, 05:42 PM

Very cool....

I think my dad handed me a paper towell or wrench once when I was working on a car. Then again I could be mistaken...lol

Its awesome that he helps and you appreciate it

**Clyde65** · 01-05-2011, 06:44 PM

Reno,

That's what dad's do, if every father followed your dad's lead/example, there would be less "fathers" and more dad's and daddy's in the world.

My hat's off to him for being a great dad and to you for recognizing it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2011, 07:24 PM

Very nice. I'm sure some day there will be something you will be able to do to return the favors for him.

Hubscrub · 01-05-2011, 07:28 PM

Dads are cool, i thank God that i have a good one too that is always willing to help me on my projects i wish i knew half of what he knows.

sjarrett71 · 01-05-2011, 07:54 PM

Where's the "like" button???

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-05-2011, 08:38 PM

You are very lucky to have a great Dad like you have! I am sure that he appreciates you.

Jim

IHeartGroceries · 01-05-2011, 08:46 PM

My dad's getting on up there in age. He currently is battling lung cancer. I don't believe I have much time left with him. All of my best qualities came from him, and there's no other person I'd rather be like in the world. He is my hero.
Cherish all time spent with your loved ones, never taking any of it for granted.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2011, 09:04 PM

Iheartcroceries, I wish your Dad all the best in his fight against cancer!

truck4man · 01-05-2011, 09:23 PM

Cherish EVERY moment you have with your dad. I lost mine 4 months ago and I cannot put into words the loss you feel. There's nothing like having a dad that's always there for you.

72BlckButy · 01-05-2011, 10:02 PM

Give him our best... what a guy!

treveiger · 01-05-2011, 11:05 PM

Dads are like that, my father has been nothing but loving and caring to me. Even when im almost 20 and have been moved out for well over a year we still hang out almost everyday and he helps me and i help him. He's always there for me as im there for him, i honestly couldnt ask for a better father.

skokie · 01-05-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by truck4man

Cherish EVERY moment you have with your dad. I lost mine 4 months ago and I cannot put into words the loss you feel. There's nothing like having a dad that's always there for you.

2nd that truck4man. I lost mine 3/2000 and have missed him every day. Spend all the time you can with him.

Stano · 01-05-2011, 11:56 PM

I love my dad we used to do darned near everything together. I have always been there for him never asked him for anything. But anymore he wont lift a finger to help me treats me like i owe him something. I have a $90,000 mortgage on our family farm that he would have lost if it hadnt been for my wife and I to bail him out of a tight spot. He gets to live in his house and pays no rent. Im just confused.

You have a awesome dad there if hes willing to help out like that and take interest with your projects my hats off to him. I hope when my kids are older that i will be able to be involved in their lives and activities like that.

**Tmend** · 01-06-2011, 12:01 AM

Thats very cool and nice of your father. You have 6 months to plan for a nice fathers day pay back.....can I send you my frame..LOL
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cmnspwr · 01-06-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by skokie

2nd that truck4man. I lost mine 3/2000 and have missed him every day. Spend all the time you can with him.

I'll second that as well. Lost my dad a year ago next month at the young age of 55.

Spoof · 01-06-2011, 12:04 AM

Don't worry, if you're lucky and he lives a long time you'll pay him back in spades. A good Son carries a family.

Ed 72 Sierra Grande · 01-06-2011, 01:32 AM

Man..... My Dad had a 65 chevy p/u and he used to prop me inside the hood while he worked on his baby.

That how I got started in trucks...Dad

OldSkool71 · 01-06-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

Dads are cool, i thank God that i have a good one too that is always willing to help me on my projects i wish i knew half of what he knows.

x2

tex_waco_usmc · 01-06-2011, 03:04 AM

Gentleman, my dad who turns 51 in 10 days, was the reason I started working on cars. He gave me nothing and made me work for everything, I used to hate the fact that other kids were given everything and I worked my ass off growing up to have what I have. Now I am almost 30 and I attribute all of my good qualities to my fathers teaching, no matter how bad I hated it then, I see now that because of that I am who I am now. I appreciate things more now because of him. In 2005 he had a stroke and I almost lost him. Since that time, we have become more close than we ever were before. We have started a business together, and I know above all that at a moments notice I can call my dad and he will do anything for me or my son (his only full blooded grandchild), and in return he knows he can do the same. He has been there for me in hard times and saved me from pure alcoholism while I was going through my divorce. My only hope that I can be half the man my dad is, cause if I am I will be doing better than 95% of the fathers in the world.

Your dad is a great man, and this is a great thread that you have started to honor him!

**70cst** · 01-06-2011, 03:28 AM

71sierragrande · 01-06-2011, 06:42 AM

Thats very cool of him, its all about physical condition and Im glad he's well enough to help you out. I lost my dad, but he left me a great old truck and an admiration of old chevys. My favorite pic is one of him standing next to his orange '55 chevy with me in his arms, when he was about 27 and I was about a year old(1967). I'll post that pic someday.

heymoe · 01-06-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Reno,

That's what dad's do, if every father followed your dad's lead/example, there would be less "fathers" and more dad's and daddy's in the world.

My hat's off to him for being a great dad and to you for recognizing it.

I absolutely agree to this! You hit the nail on the head! I only wish my Dad had the time to help me with projects when I was growing up. My kids are with me as much as possible so that history doesn't repeat itself.

Your a lucky to have him Reno!

01-05-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Thanks Dad......... My dad's always doing stuff for us but won't let us do anything for him. Thats him painting my frame while I'm at work. So I'm doing this. Thanks Dad, I love you. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 01-05-2011 at 04:37 PM.

01-05-2011, 04:19 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,332	Re: Thanks Dad......... - Nice gesture. I'm sure YOU will really be thankful for not having to do that dirty job... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-05-2011 at 11:53 PM.

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RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Thanks Dad......... No...that is my Dad doing the dirty work for me. He is always giving and asks nothing in return. Posting this pic of him is my way of saying thanks, I'll probably get a ear full when he see's this! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-05-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Thanks Dad......... Very cool.... I think my dad handed me a paper towell or wrench once when I was working on a car. Then again I could be mistaken...lol Its awesome that he helps and you appreciate it __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

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Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Thanks Dad......... Dads are cool, i thank God that i have a good one too that is always willing to help me on my projects i wish i knew half of what he knows. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

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JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Thanks Dad......... You are very lucky to have a great Dad like you have! I am sure that he appreciates you. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

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IHeartGroceries Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: TX Posts: 65	Re: Thanks Dad......... My dad's getting on up there in age. He currently is battling lung cancer. I don't believe I have much time left with him. All of my best qualities came from him, and there's no other person I'd rather be like in the world. He is my hero. Cherish all time spent with your loved ones, never taking any of it for granted. Nice thread! Posted via Mobile Device

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Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Thanks Dad......... Iheartcroceries, I wish your Dad all the best in his fight against cancer! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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truck4man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Heflin, Louisiana Posts: 20	Re: Thanks Dad......... Cherish EVERY moment you have with your dad. I lost mine 4 months ago and I cannot put into words the loss you feel. There's nothing like having a dad that's always there for you.

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treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Thanks Dad......... Dads are like that, my father has been nothing but loving and caring to me. Even when im almost 20 and have been moved out for well over a year we still hang out almost everyday and he helps me and i help him. He's always there for me as im there for him, i honestly couldnt ask for a better father. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

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01-06-2011, 12:01 AM	#17
Tmend Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,262	Re: Thanks Dad......... Thats very cool and nice of your father. You have 6 months to plan for a nice fathers day pay back.....can I send you my frame..LOL Posted via Mobile Device

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71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Thanks Dad......... Thats very cool of him, its all about physical condition and Im glad he's well enough to help you out. I lost my dad, but he left me a great old truck and an admiration of old chevys. My favorite pic is one of him standing next to his orange '55 chevy with me in his arms, when he was about 27 and I was about a year old(1967). I'll post that pic someday. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

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