M W Elky Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 This is a true survivor that’s been handed down from my dad he built this in 1967 at age 19 . This is what got me into modeling as I starred at this car on the shelf for hours. He was smart not to trust it in my possession until I was 14 . Today would have been his 75th birthday. He built this beautiful gasser right from the amt box. All I do is dust it off every so often , and admire it for inspiration. Thanks dad .As always thanks for looking 👀, Mike 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Great background story and even better that you have a model like this that your Dad built as a young boy. Nice to see you maintaining this model as it was built. 👌 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said: Great background story and even better that you have a model like this that your Dad built as a young boy. Nice to see you maintaining this model as it was built. 👌 Joe Thanks joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 What an outstanding momento to have from your Dad. At some time it will probably be passed onto a member of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Kenmojr said: What an outstanding momento to have from your Dad. At some time it will probably be passed onto a member of your family. Yea I hope it can get passed down and preserved. Unfortunately the younger generations aren’t modelers or have the appreciation for them . There’s less and less drag strips or dirt tracks for them to cut their teeth on these days. On the east coast here who would have ever thought of not seeing a drag race at Englishtown or the nigh of thrills at Atco. I’m feeling like the hobbies that we started when we were kids are turning into old man hobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 That's pretty kewl that you still have that 37 Chevy Gasser that your dad built when he was 19. Just keep dusting it off and keep it as is. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Glad you've been able to keep it all these years, that's a great memory of your dad to have. I have a couple of my dad's builds from that era too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 It's nice to have kept it and to honor your Dad's memory with it, so often those that are no longer with us are forgotten and this model can rekindle some of the time both of you spent together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrobarry Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Dad did a wonderful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 It is so nice to still have it! I have my dad's models too, and they are priceless to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 hours ago, larman said: It is so nice to still have it! I have my dad's models too, and they are priceless to me. I agree I have about a dozen or so that will be parked on my shelf forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Nitrobarry said: Dad did a wonderful job! Thank you. My dad was a incredible artist. It just came naturally to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 23 hours ago, bogger44 said: Glad you've been able to keep it all these years, that's a great memory of your dad to have. I have a couple of my dad's builds from that era too. The 60’s had to be a great time to be a car enthusiast. Thanks for the good words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M W Elky Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 8 hours ago, echo said: It's nice to have kept it and to honor your Dad's memory with it, so often those that are no longer with us are forgotten and this model can rekindle some of the time both of you spent together. Yea it’s great. I get that rekindling many times a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Heartwarming story Michael and sorry your Dad is no longer there helping you with your current builds. Lost my Dad a long time ago. But then I am 76 myself.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Great story...Your Dad is proud that you are keeping her in great shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike foster Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Always good when something is handed down from father to son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Love it. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 That's a great piece of model car history and a awesome story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar2 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Awesome build by your dad.I am sure he is happy with you taking such good care of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 That is cool!! My Dad did not build but was very engaged in my modeling growing up. He did paint the body on one of my 1st builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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