Don Coatney Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Today my Grandson came over and we spent the afternoon working on my P-15. With my guidance he is a pretty good wrench spinner. Unfortunately my arthritic hands make it almost impossible for me to hold on to a wrench without dropping it. After a couple of hours we ran the engine. Problem with the number 2 carburetor but it should be an easy fix. Grandson turns 15 this coming weekend and gets his learners permit. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, Don Coatney said: Today my Grandson came over and we spent the afternoon working on my P-15. With my guidance he is a pretty good wrench spinner. Unfortunately my arthritic hands make it almost impossible for me to hold on to a wrench without dropping it. After a couple of hours we ran the engine. Problem with the number 2 carburetor but it should be an easy fix. Grandson turns 15 this coming weekend and gets his learners permit. "Grandson turns 15 this coming weekend and gets his learners permit" Hmmm,I'm guessing that and his enthusiasm to work on your old car is just a happy coinkydink,right? You now OWN that grandson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) 34 minutes ago, knuckleharley said: Grandson turns 15 this coming weekend and gets his learners permit. Hey grandpa, can I borrow one of the old cars of yours?? A few friends and one-- uh, girl I met like old cars--- so please --I promise etc. etc.! Also can you Not tell mom and dad?? I do remember those days. DJ Edited June 14, 2017 by DJ194950 add mom and dad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 with his eagerness, young limber back and nimble hands, with a bit of oversight from the grandpa department, I can see the Plymouth rewired and cruising the highways again....get a little wind in the Mayflower sails.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatie46 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 You know he will never forget that. I think it will do any kid, boy or girl a lot of good to work on an old car. Things like this just aren't that common anymore. What about it Don? Does he have the gleam in his eye as he's checking out 'ole blue? Reckon he went and told all his friends how he had "the best day ever"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpollo Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Congratulations. One of my grandsons helped me grind , reinstall and set the valves in a 251 I had on the bench. A good day. But remember : Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill, (almost) every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Good to see the youth around these old cars. My 18 year old son is ecstatic about my recent '53 Windsor purchase. I let him take his girl out for rides. They love the big front bench so she can sit close. He has taken it to school this spring. He's in his senior year of high school. At lunch time they pack the car full and head to McDonalds for shakes. Good times for sure. It was all great till I had to address the valve issues last week. Car is down and he's missing it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Best part of my old car are the memories of my Dad. your grandson will never forget the time he spends with you on the Plymouth. Good for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 That's cool! You must be doing something right. I have two sons. Grown now but neither were interested in my old cars. Now I'm hoping a grandson ( or grandaughter) has the interest. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortimer452 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Good times. Saw another P-15 on the road near my house a few days ago, almost identical to yours, slightly different paint color (silvery-blue metallic). Turns out I have a fellow owner just over a mile away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN EDGE Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Nothing like the view of the world thru youthful eyes! For those of us who are blessed with grandchildren we are truly blessed! Don your grandson will carry your lessons thru life. Happy Father's Day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Way to go Grandpa. I could watch young people work all day. And I did for most of my 20 years in the Army. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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