Car guys with little kids...

[Mecom Racer]

I heard that my wife was pregnant with our first child the morning of Chevy/Vettefest. I had just finished the Grand Sport Corvette and realized that weekend that it would probably have to go. My wife and I decided that she would quit working to stay home with him meaning almost half our income would be going away. Having a lot of debt on the project, I swallowed the biggest pill ever and put my car up for sale. I regret having had to part with it on a daily basis. It'll be a tough car to top in the future. In retrospect I know I made the right choice but I really want to have a car to enjoy with him now that it's obvious that he's inherited the "car genes". I'm 40 today.... anyone want to give up an "extra" car as a birthday gift?

Here's a picture of him shorty after his birth in 2006. Can you tell he likes cars?

[Ricochet]

Great thread!! Thanks for getting it started. I'm 39, I have a couple boys. James just turned 3 & Joseph will be 9 months next week. James loves the "Hot Rod'. If Dad's is in the garage - so is he! He always says " Daddy I want to help you with the Hot Rod", so it's great making him apart of it. As a Dad - it is best feeling!! Between James & I, Joseph doesn't stand a chance not getting the bug!! Car should have been done a long time ago - but as they say "Life is function of priorities". We'll get it done one of these days - with their help of course!

Brent

[OLDFLM]

Originally Posted by Mecom Racer

I heard that my wife was pregnant with our first child the morning of Chevy/Vettefest. I had just finished the Grand Sport Corvette and realized that weekend that it would probably have to go. My wife and I decided that she would quit working to stay home with him meaning almost half our income would be going away. Having a lot of debt on the project, I swallowed the biggest pill ever and put my car up for sale. I regret having had to part with it on a daily basis. It'll be a tough car to top in the future. In retrospect I know I made the right choice but I really want to have a car to enjoy with him now that it's obvious that he's inherited the "car genes". I'm 40 today.... anyone want to give up an "extra" car as a birthday gift?

Here's a picture of him shorty after his birth in 2006. Can you tell he likes cars?

Happy Birthday!!!! My 40th theme was "I see old people"... my wife even had black napkins and a banner made that said it in big white letters! LOL

[awr68]

I'm 36 with a 3 yr old son Bryce. He loves cars and spends many hours out in the shop with me...just like I did with my dad and I love it!

Have to thank Larry C. for the shirt!
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[Tom.A]

I am 38 Years old with two kids. My son is 4 and daughter just turned 2.

My son's Cozy Coupe with Police Package and SS396 options

His first taste of a SBC

[Arai]

I'm right there with all of you. I am 31 about to be 32 this month and I have a 14 month old little girl that I love more than anything. I hope that as a father she will take interest in cars and help build my project so that one day I can give it to her.

[thedugan]

I have twin boys that turned 2 in January

Slows down the car progress but can't to get it done and throw two seats in the back and take them for a cruise.

Here is me and Dylan walking the car show. His brother was off hanging with grandma