Builing a 23 Base XL for the grandson.

[WolfgangVTS]

Since he's only 13, and can't drive yet....teach him the important stuff.....

Being 13 I’m sure he already knows how to do at least one of those…??

But good on you for stepping up and being a positive influence in his life. I wish you both many happy years together.

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[Crow_of_judgement]

Being 13 I’m sure he already knows how to do at least one of those…??

But good on you for stepping up and being a positive influence in his life. I wish you both many happy years together.

 

[ulev1st]

The wheel tire combo arrived so one more piece of the puzzle

 

[ulev1st]

Tire wheel setup

 

[myothercarizahearse]

lowering and bigger tires? wait a second those rims only have 5 lugs

 

[ulev1st]

Running adapters.

 

[ulev1st]

Blacked out oval and tailgate letters

 

[D Fresh]

Most important thing about a vehicle for a kid to learn is how to pay for it

Hopefully you're getting to that lesson eventually.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Blacked out oval and tailgate letters

So, what’s the story behind this guy? ?

 

[Synfulz]

So the grandson and I are working on a little truck for him to drive when he gets old enough. I discussed this with his mom....dad isn't actively participating so someone has to take up the slack.
Anyway, I presented him with the idea to learn to do mods and build something he can drive when he gets old enough. He's 13 now.
I let him pick the color and ordered a new 2023 XL Base truck with the extended cab not the crew and not 4wd. The idea was to limit pasangers and the temptation do do dumb shit off road.
The truck got here last month and we have started with necessary stuff. Window tint, we sprayed in Raptor line on the bed and a roll up bed cover.
Got some seat covers to help protect the cloth seats.
The plan is to make it look a little better. Lowering , tires/wheels etc.
I make him detail it every couple of weeks when he comes over to teach those skills and maybe keep it nice. He has chores he has to do and must keep his grades up and stay his ass outta trouble..
I think it will be good to teach him basic skills and when it's all done he will have a low milage truck that has been babied.
Updates to follow.

Awesome grandpa!

 

[CO2Ranger]

So the grandson and I are working on a little truck for him to drive when he gets old enough. I discussed this with his mom....dad isn't actively participating so someone has to take up the slack.
Anyway, I presented him with the idea to learn to do mods and build something he can drive when he gets old enough. He's 13 now.
I let him pick the color and ordered a new 2023 XL Base truck with the extended cab not the crew and not 4wd. The idea was to limit pasangers and the temptation do do dumb shit off road.
The truck got here last month and we have started with necessary stuff. Window tint, we sprayed in Raptor line on the bed and a roll up bed cover.
Got some seat covers to help protect the cloth seats.
The plan is to make it look a little better. Lowering , tires/wheels etc.
I make him detail it every couple of weeks when he comes over to teach those skills and maybe keep it nice. He has chores he has to do and must keep his grades up and stay his ass outta trouble..
I think it will be good to teach him basic skills and when it's all done he will have a low milage truck that has been babied.
Updates to follow.

You willing to adopt me? I don't eat much I swear...

 

[ulev1st]

Most important thing about a vehicle for a kid to learn is how to pay for it

Hopefully you're getting to that lesson eventually.

Totally understand. He is working for it. Not old enough for a real full time job but he details cars and does yard work and is always looking for a way to earn bank.
We keep him busy but the important thing here is that he maintains good grades and keeps his butt out of any trouble. There will be a bubble payment he will come up with before he gets the keys. Earned not given.
Nothing in life is free and this won’t be either.

 

[ulev1st]

So, what’s the story behind this guy? ?

Muffler man. We put him together as a craft project. A fun afternoon of teaching him the basics of welding.

 

[ulev1st]

Today we swapped out the stock grill for the Tremor grill with the red eyebrows. Hence the choice for red tailgate lettering.

 

[Bsthroop]

Very fortunate young man. Bought a 79 Mustang that my step son and I rebuilt for him in high school. Very rewarding project.

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