Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Big Red

Jack has worked hard over the past several months restoring his Great Grandpa's 3-wheeler, appropriately named "Big Red."  Purchased new in 1984, Big Red has seen lots of action around here. He was retired shortly after Grandpa Bill passed away in 2003.  But now, he runs again.

Jack rebuilt or replaced nearly every part of this darn ol' thing.  Except the tires.  They're new.  I am so impressed by his diligence and ability while systematically going through the parts and deciding what needed to be fixed.  He spent hours researching parts on the internet and reading the original owner's manual.  How many 14 year old do you know who could do such a thing?  (Maybe there's lots of kids who could do such a thing, but humor me in thinking that he's extraordinary.)

All he needs now is a new helmet.

No comments: