Monday, November 17, 2008

I think my dad rocks!

My dad has a thing for old stuff: Old cars, Old movies, Old toys.

And really cool old strollers like this Taylor Tot.


"Please, pardon my little mohawk."


He restored this one four years ago. He loves to take it to car shows. People there to love old cars were treated to the sight of this old toy. He received many compliments and heard many times 'Oh, I remember those' or 'I had one of those when I was little'.


Not to mention that his most beautiful grand-daughter was the passenger. I'm just saying.

He sent me pictures of his latest project yesterday.

Before


After


I love it! It looks perfect. Really, dad, great job!!

My dad has a talent for restoring things. He has a patience for it, and he really pays attention to the details.

You'd be lucky to have one of these...and I know just who can make it beautiful for you!!

Dad, you rock!


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23 comments:

Brittany said...

That is an amazing stroller!!! It looks really cool in the red color, too.

Mia said...

Your Dad does indeed ROCK!!
I love old things too. I am nostalgic to a fault.
Those strollers are gorgeous! Hope he has a nice little side business going on?

Unknown said...

That is amazingly beautiful!!!! WOW.

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Amy said...

I was going to say exactly the same thing as Mia did...so Ditto what Mia said!;)

rthling said...

Rock on, Daddy-O!
Cool treads.

Kelli said...

he should start a business. That stroller is wonderful. (well and all the other things) great job

Are You Serious! said...

♥ He does a great job! I love the red on the little trike! :)

Chris said...

fabulous work:) they don't make em like they used to.

Jen said...

Wow! That's AMAZING! What incredible talent. I want one! You rock Dad!

Jenny said...

Wow, those are so cool! Really nice job and great colors!

Jen said...

Wow, that is an amazing transformation! You're really lucky to have such a talented dad!

Julie Donahue said...

Wow! I've never seen a stroller like that! Very cool! (And quite talented Daddy!)

Tracey said...

Very cool! I want one!!!

Unknown said...

That is really cool.

My dad is a wood-worker as a hobby and has restored many a piece of furniture and I always think his work is wonderful too. Here's to the talents of our Daddies! : )

Smiling Shelly said...

He does rock!! Good job, Tina's Dad :) Excellent!!

Anonymous said...

I love the colors he picked! It's beautiful!

Anonymous said...

You are lucky to have a dad with this kind of talent. I always see these kinds of things at flea markets and junk shops and wish I could get one and make it pretty again. I love those old strollers -- they have so much character.

Brooke said...

Your dad does Rock! That is wonderful! It's beautiful!

;-)Brooke

Michele P. said...

wow, your dad is super talented! Love the car, and that stroller is fine...both great rides, restored in all their glory! You sure are very lucky!

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janetfaye said...

He does beautiful work!

Dee said...

WOW! WTG Dad!!!! Those are really great!

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

That is so neat! That stroller looks like a lot of fun!