My father

[jlemler]

I am not writing this to recount the recent tales of sorrow.  I am writing this to thank all of the members of this board who have answered my countless questions.  Usually they are done to help out my 80 year old father.  He is an avid old car collector.  He has a 1936 Chevy pickup, 54 Chrysler New Yorker, 65 300, 1970 Challenger R/T and Cuda, and 1977 Little Red Express.  My father was a professional firefighter for 30 years.  He has been the primary care giver for my mother who has Alzheimer.  He recently found out he has cancer of the liver and colon.  Today he started Chemo.  Since finding out a month ago the one thing that seems to give him relief is the cars.

We made a deal whenever we go to the garage now the only thing we can talk about is the cars.  Sometimes I will shoot out a quick simple question rather than look it up.  We come to realize how short and fleeting time is.

I told him the other day in the "garage" I would like to rebuild an ebody steering column some day.  We have a few laying around.  He said never put anything off do it now.  I told him about Cody's videos on how to do it.  He is truly amazed at all of the knowledge and how willing people are in their willingness to help out.  Hopefully he has many more years left to ask questions.  Hopefully we will have many more years left in the garage.  Hopefully all those on this site will continue to share thier knowledge.  Hopefully we can finish the Cuda.  I started this to thank all of you out their who have helped me and my father.  Please accepted my thanks.  Remember to take care of those who are close to you.  Sometimes you never no when there will be no more tomorrows.

Thanks to all the mopar fans out there.
Jeff 

[xx88man]

I'll be praying for you and your family....hopefully you can get your Cuda done but more importantly enjoy the time together working on it. Yes, thank you to everyone that volunteers their knowledge and expertise here....it is very much appreciated. 

[Cuda Cody]

Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you and your dad spend as much time together as you can.  You both are in my thoughts and if you do restore the steering column and get stuck, feel free to message me and I'll be happy to help you get through any problems you may encounter.      

[Spikedog08]

Prayers to your father and family!  I lost my dad 2 years 2 months ago to cancer . . definitely spend as much time with him as possible! 

[70/6chall]

Great story, really picked up on how much you love your Dad. I lost mine Nov. 2014, not cancer, but to complications of old age (he was 92). That really doesn't matter I just wish I could see and talk to him again. He was lucid all the way to the end, his body just gave out. I loved that man as much as a any Son could. I miss him and wish I could've done more for him than I did, isn't that the way it always seems to go. When I returned from overseas, he bought my first Challenger for me, with no reservations. I still own that car. My mother followed him 6 mos. later. Last Feb. 14 was their 71st wedding anniversary. As I move into my 70's I think of my own mortality and my own family. I truly hope that everything works out for your Dad, you and your family. Keep the love and the faith.
    Thanks,   Al

[RUNCHARGER]

That's what it is all about. Cars take your mind of all the other day to day stuff. My Dad left us at 92 as well and he sure loved his cars too. I think if your Dad has interests and the urge to get out to the garage that it helps give him strength and resolve.

[Jay Bee]

Thoughts and prayers for your dad. I lost mine when I was 11, lately I've been thinking of him (and my Mom) a lot more in my senior years. I really hope your dad's treatments work out for him too.

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I understand where your coming from, losing my mom 16 months ago and a dad thats 94 and fading out with demetia .  Seems there's a bunch of us here is related situations, and everyday could be a new challenge. That being said, the amount of support here has been great. Blessings to you and your dad.   

[blown motor]

My prayers for your family. You are so lucky to share the same passion with your father. My dad wasn't into cars, and he passed years before I got into the hobby. My son has no interest in them either. So I have no father/son experiences in this hobby that I love so much. I have a few local car friends and of course my e-bodies family, and all of you are like a family.

All the best to you Jeff.

[JS29]

May god help and bless you and your family! what you are doing is vary noble, and I respect anyone does that.   

[Chryco Psycho]

Prayers heading your way 
You are lucky to have a dad that shares the interest in old cars , my dad was not , in a lot of ways I am closer to the family on this site than my own family .
Now get in the garage & finish the Cuda !!
This " May God help and bless you and your family!"

[anlauto]

Hey....my sister started Chemo today too....Cancer sucks man !

Hope everything works out for your Father

[captcolour]

Thoughts and prayers to your dad and extended family.  I'm a rectal cancer survivor 6-1/2 years.  Hopefully the oncologist and other doctors do their magic and you have more years together.

[Brads70]

Your story is very touching to me. Prayers to you and your Dad. I'm helping a good friend build his 68 R/T Charger that has Cancer. Today he is receiving his 4th chemo treatment. It seems to be working . He had a lump in the side of his neck about the size of a baseball that now is not visible. Time is always short , cancer just makes/forces us realize it.

Hey....my sister started Chemo today too....Cancer sucks man !

Hope everything works out for your Father

Sorry to hear of your sister Alan. your right cancer SUCKS!

[340challconvert]

Jeff
Your father is in my prayers.