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01-05-2013, 11:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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Will she appreciate it?-Yes she did.
Transmission went out on my daughter's 95 Monte Carlo. I've had the replacement for over a year while she drives my old truck. (Yes I've procrastinated, but I new it was a long repair.) 9-1/2 hours into it now, on the down slope. I just can't seem to leave anything untouched though. Noticed the oil pan was wet, repaired that. Engine cradle (frame) was filthy, power washed that. Noticed brake lines looked iffy, replaced those. Old cars sometimes require a fair amount of attention, but it's what I enjoy doing, always have. I just hope she appreciates what she has.
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01-05-2013, 12:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Chilliwack
Posts: 1,520
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Here is my take Kevin, the 95 Monte Carlo is a neat vehicle to own, the father who is willing and able to do what you are doing deserves the appreciation. I do hope she appreciates what she has in her father.
Bravo.
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01-05-2013, 12:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
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Labor of Love....been there done that, good for you my man!I,m sure she is happy she has a Dad that "HAS SKILLS"
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01-05-2013, 05:10 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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If you can't do that sort of things for your kids, who can you do it for. Great job dad!
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-06-2013, 01:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
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It is easy for them to appreciate the car. Sometimes they have to get older to appreciate your efforts. Good Job! Jim
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01-06-2013, 01:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jimcol
It is easy for them to appreciate the car. Sometimes they have to get older to appreciate your efforts. Good Job! Jim
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I agree. Our "children" (30, 33, &39) offer thanks to us for things we did for them when their heads weren't properly attached!
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01-06-2013, 02:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
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Good job Kevin, this world needs parents to participate in their children's lives as you obviously have been doing.
After the fact though, we couldn't agree more with David & Sharon as sometimes it takes till their 30's before they grab a brain.
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01-06-2013, 03:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 2,783
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Irlpguy
Here is my take Kevin, the 95 Monte Carlo is a neat vehicle to own, the father who is willing and able to do what you are doing deserves the appreciation. I do hope she appreciates what she has in her father.
Bravo.
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Well-said!
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01-06-2013, 08:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Understand completely, isn't it Great being a Dad!!
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01-06-2013, 09:07 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Cranbrook
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #11915
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Well done and god bless
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01-06-2013, 01:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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On the road again. If she doesn't want it back, I just may start driving it to save on fuel. Drives nice and that DOHC 3400 scoots!
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01-13-2013, 01:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
Posts: 786
M.O.C. #12331
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"Wow, I definitely missed my Monte Carlo and I am definitely loving having it back! Thank you Daddy!!!! =D"-posted on her facebook account last night. I guess she did.
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01-13-2013, 11:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Pahrump
Posts: 2,523
M.O.C. #1081
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Way To Go DAD!! That's what it's all about!
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02-12-2013, 09:54 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Jefferson,
Posts: 264
M.O.C. #13170
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Hi Kevin, Be not concerned if no real appreciation is shown immeadiatly. I have it on good authority that God comes down and removes children's brains around their 12th or 13th birthday, then puts them back in at 25 to 30 years of age. This I've learned from personal experience. We have two daughters and both have thanked us for teaching them how to work when they were young and thanked us for the things we did for them. BTW, I would not even attempt an automatic transmision. You are a good man . God bless you. Dick
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02-12-2013, 12:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Edmonds, Wa
Posts: 401
M.O.C. #12491
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95 Monte Carlo value $1500
rebuilt tranny installed value $600
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Dedicated and caring Dad PRICELESS
From one dad to another, great job!!
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02-12-2013, 06:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Good job Kevin! Nice to be able to take care of the kids - even sweeter when they are mature enough to appreciate you for it...
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