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?With Father’s Day upon us, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the unforgettable journeys we’ve shared — not just on the road, but side by side with the one person who often taught us how to drive, how to wrench, and how to handle life’s curves: our dads( names used in the thread have been changed for privacy)
John shared how, at 17, he was allowed to drive his dad’s beloved 1968 Chevy Stepside once a week. When he accidentally parked it under a Jeep, he expected a scolding. John said :"He later asked if I knew how long he had wanted a truck like that and if I knew how much it cost." However, his dad’s first question was simply, “Are you OK?” The truck was a truck, but his safety mattered most — a lesson in love and responsibility that stuck with him .
Rusty told about a “quick ride” in a Bronco that turned into a muddy off-road adventure. Dad gripped the “oh crap” handle like it owed him money, sometimes reciting the Lord’s Prayer loud enough to hear. When they met a small pond, Rusty said :"To me, that’s a warm-up. To Dad, it was 'how deep is this?!'”— and Dad even admitted the Bronco was “kinda cool.”（ @rustys_bronco ）
Mike recalled endless road trips with his dad — from nearly outrunning a Blackhawk helicopter to get to a hospital, to speeding across states when family was in crisis, to drives across Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Tennessee for baseball, soccer, and life talks that shaped who he is today. He shared how cancer came back hard for his dad, but they were lucky to take one last road trip together — five days driving from Buda to Big Bend, Texas. "I'm very grateful for that gift, and we had a great time. He lived a life of service. He was hard on us, but he loved us and he was always there." Mike said.
Tom recalled that over 35 years ago, he and his dad rebuilt a Ford 302 and dropped it into his ’78 Mustang II — after blowing up two of the original V6s. “Dad put me through the ringer and taught me a dictionary full of swear words,” he joked. It wasn’t easy, but they got it done — and built more than just a car along the way.
James reflected on a childhood learning to drive big rigs with his dad, who taught him not just to shift gears, but how to watch, listen, and learn by example. "After watching him I was able to get it pretty handily. We traveled the USA driving truck and seen all but 5 states.Dad passed 4 yrs ago in April ."
These stories remind us that the best journeys aren’t just about the cars or the roads — they’re about the people riding shotgun, teaching us what really matters.
So this Father’s Day, we’d love to hear yours:
What’s the car story you always remember when you think of your dad?
Feel free to share — funny, serious, sentimental, or all of the above. After all, every great driver has a co-pilot worth remembering.
?Happy Father’s Day to the men who taught us how to drive, how to fix things, and how to hold on tight — even when the trail gets bumpy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRHJNQDLUjM
John shared how, at 17, he was allowed to drive his dad’s beloved 1968 Chevy Stepside once a week. When he accidentally parked it under a Jeep, he expected a scolding. John said :"He later asked if I knew how long he had wanted a truck like that and if I knew how much it cost." However, his dad’s first question was simply, “Are you OK?” The truck was a truck, but his safety mattered most — a lesson in love and responsibility that stuck with him .
Rusty told about a “quick ride” in a Bronco that turned into a muddy off-road adventure. Dad gripped the “oh crap” handle like it owed him money, sometimes reciting the Lord’s Prayer loud enough to hear. When they met a small pond, Rusty said :"To me, that’s a warm-up. To Dad, it was 'how deep is this?!'”— and Dad even admitted the Bronco was “kinda cool.”（ @rustys_bronco ）
Mike recalled endless road trips with his dad — from nearly outrunning a Blackhawk helicopter to get to a hospital, to speeding across states when family was in crisis, to drives across Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Tennessee for baseball, soccer, and life talks that shaped who he is today. He shared how cancer came back hard for his dad, but they were lucky to take one last road trip together — five days driving from Buda to Big Bend, Texas. "I'm very grateful for that gift, and we had a great time. He lived a life of service. He was hard on us, but he loved us and he was always there." Mike said.
Tom recalled that over 35 years ago, he and his dad rebuilt a Ford 302 and dropped it into his ’78 Mustang II — after blowing up two of the original V6s. “Dad put me through the ringer and taught me a dictionary full of swear words,” he joked. It wasn’t easy, but they got it done — and built more than just a car along the way.
James reflected on a childhood learning to drive big rigs with his dad, who taught him not just to shift gears, but how to watch, listen, and learn by example. "After watching him I was able to get it pretty handily. We traveled the USA driving truck and seen all but 5 states.Dad passed 4 yrs ago in April ."
These stories remind us that the best journeys aren’t just about the cars or the roads — they’re about the people riding shotgun, teaching us what really matters.
So this Father’s Day, we’d love to hear yours:
What’s the car story you always remember when you think of your dad?
Feel free to share — funny, serious, sentimental, or all of the above. After all, every great driver has a co-pilot worth remembering.
?Happy Father’s Day to the men who taught us how to drive, how to fix things, and how to hold on tight — even when the trail gets bumpy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRHJNQDLUjM
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