switching gears

[Rodney Bullock]

Hello everyone and happy new year, On New Years day I had the shock of my life. My dear Granddad passed away, he was 96 years old. He was the one that had the faith in me to allow me to build the garage and restore cars on his land. The house he built in 1940 is still there and in need of repair. I learned alot from him and will never forget the life lessons he gave me, the truck I drive was made from parts of his truck that I rode in as a small boy. My last project as you know was the studebaker hawk, grandad never saw it however I grew tired of it becoming depressed about the rust and all, as I sat looking at that thing something that Grandad use to tell me was if a thing is not as good as it could if you think on it you will get something that's good as it needs to be, A man called me a couple of days ago and offered me a hawk, I went to see it and I will be picking it up sunday, I guess Grandad looked down and said I needed a little help so he helped me, I hope everyone has a good new year and there burden be light:)

[Young Ed]

Rodney you might want to inquire about the 54 plymouth in front of your stude. I can see the fins that Tim is looking for and it may have an OD.

[Plymouthy Adams]

and don't forget the horn ring if it is a two spoke steering wheel....

[PatS....]

Rodney, my condolences on the loss of your grandfather. My mom who was only 73 passed away on Aug 21, so I can certainly relate.

It just puts things into perspective and what's important becomes clear. Nice of him to let you store the cars and to pass on the wisdom of 96 years.

Just think of the changes he saw in this world in those 96 years. What a wonderous time to be alive.

Pat

[Normspeed]

Rodney, sorry to hear about your Grandpa. As long as he lives well in your memories, his life stood for something important.

[Don Coatney]

Rodney;

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandfather.

[BobT-47P15]

Rodney, condolences for the loss of your grandfather. It's nice that he was able to pass on some wisdom to you (that you can pass on to your children).

[Ed Griffin]

Rodney, so sorry to hear about your Granddad. I only wish to have had someone like that around to show me the ropes along the way. Looking at it from another perspective I have to say you were blessed to have your granddad around and for this long was even more a blessing. We all go sooner or later , it's just hard to say goodbye. Respectfully, Ed Griffin

[Rodney Bullock]

thanks all, I will see what kind of steering wheel is in the plymouth, I did not even notice it was a mopar. I will ask if he will part it or sell it whole:)

[Rodney Bullock]

Grandda and I went to many car shows, there was one show I remember in that Grandad told me I was going to win the big prize(2 trophies ) at this event. After I won he laughed all the way home and told everyone about his day.He was 92 then, he always believed in my ablity even when I was not sure. May God Bless him.

[55 Fargo]

Yow are a very lucky man to have had your Grandad, with you to the age he was. Mine lived until 86, but he was sick off and on the last 10 years, he had a lot of stories to tell of the first world war, fishing as he was a commercial lake fisherman and just about the old days in general. His last vehicle was a 1950 GMC 1/2 ton, and apparently it supposed to be in a field not too far from where I live, I just might go and see if it's really there. If it is his, his name will still be on the side of it, as it was law to have your name on trucks here many years ago...Fred

[RobertKB]

When a good man dies at 96 you have to celebrate a life well lived. The people you feel badly for are those left behind. Sorry Rodney that you lost a friend who was not only your grandfather but a big part of your life as well. Take care and all the best.

[David Maxwell]

...and what I've now heard about your grandfather, I would say you are a living legacy and a testament to a life well lived. All the best to you and your family in the New Year Rodney!

[Allan Faust]

Sorry for you loss Rodney.... What you can take with you is the fact that you could spend time together, and the time you spent together was well worth it..... I never really knew my grandparents... the grandmothers died before I was born, and one died in 71 when I was 4, while the other one I only met once when I was 4, and since he was a continent away, I couldn't see him... and he died in 82, so cherish those times you spend with him.

Allan