Time really really flies

[drcjv]

Now your bringing back memories. I had 4 Fox body mustangs. Back in those days we were spanking Z28s , Grand Nationals and a few GTAs.

[john hall]

Very weird thread, like a tree with a 1/2 dozen different branches.

Very nice car. If you can afford to give it to him and maintain some lingering parental control that would diminish over time as he matures and you educate on its operation so be it.

High HP cars are only a little more dangerous than regular autos in my opinion. A friend of mine's son got off work one afternoon and carried a work buddy to get a part for his car. Decided to drive a little too fast on the way back, had a wreck, his buddy died and now he is pulling time for manslaughter---kid was in his early 20's.

I got hit head on this past summer by a little old Honda civic, running maybe 35mph. It totaled my BRAND new, 4 door, 4wd full size truck. I was pissed until after a few minutes I saw what was left of the other car. Somehow the teenager and her sibling walked away from it. I don't think there was a useable part left on that car. Sucks to deal with injuries and insurance crap, but the fact that all parties walked away put it in perspective.

Just last Sat. I had to have a come-to-Jesus meeting with my son regarding his 4 wheeler. He has two speeds, stop and wide open. That's fine if the road is flat smooth straight and clear. We had very one sided discussion about slowing down for turns and that running into things will not result in merely needing a couple a bandaids. I have not removed the speed limiter on his 4 wheeler yet, dreading somewhat doing so.

I don't know what direction I am babbling other than to say what many of you older fellows already know, this parenting thing doesn't get easier the older the kids get.

[drcjv]

Amen, the worst thing by far in my life is waiting for my kids to come home when they are out driving.

[DoubleO7]

Originally Posted by john hall

Just last Sat. I had to have a come-to-Jesus meeting with my son regarding his 4 wheeler. He has two speeds, stop and wide open. That's fine if the road is flat smooth straight and clear. We had very one sided discussion about slowing down for turns and that running into things will not result in merely needing a couple a bandaids. I have not removed the speed limiter on his 4 wheeler yet, dreading somewhat doing so.

I don't know what direction I am babbling other than to say what many of you older fellows already know, this parenting thing doesn't get easier the older the kids get.

I hope that is some desolate, private, country dirt road.

[drglinski]

It's your car and he's your son. No one on here can/ is entitled to tell you how and in what ways you should be raising him, or what you should be giving him.

My dad bought a pickup right before I was born and it was the same model year of the year of my birth. He keeps vehicles forever and when it was time for me to be driving on my own from work to school, he got a new car (mom got a new car and he got her vehicle) and the truck went to me. Not nearly as nice as your mustang however...but it's something I'll always take with me. The truck was worn out and long gone, but I'll never forget riding in it and then making it my own.

[john hall]

Originally Posted by DoubleO7

I hope that is some desolate, private, country dirt road.

Roads on our farm, should have been clearer.

[johns cubs]

Thats exactly why I am building a 79!! A couple screwdrivers 9/16 wrench and socket a 1/2" wrench and socket can pretty much take the truck apart. That and I can camp out under the hood!!

[Cub Cadet 123]

I just read the original post to this thread, so I just kind of got the cliff notes you might say.....

Why would anyone fault you? Your car, your son and you are being a responsible parent, not to mention sharing a hobby with your son for some real bonding. I say, "Right On! Give them something to do outside of all those electronic games."

BTW: Nice Mustang. Who among us wouldn't have liked to have that opportunity when we were 18?

Cub Cadet 123

[drcjv]

Yeah, I certainly understood the concerns over safety, but did not get how what someone's father gave them had anything to what I give my son. I guess that is what makes America great. We are all entitled to our opinions regardless of whether we know the facts of a situation or not.

[IliketheRedcubs]

I sure wish I would have kept my 1979 Trans Am to be able to give it to my son! Hind sight 20/20! Nice Mustang! My son would be drooling all over it!