Evening folks.
I was just reading one of Romer's threads about all the work he did for Rachel and Sarah's LX450's and a thought struck me.... what will I do for my two daughters?
I say this after a pint or three and having contemplated the imminent arrival of my 3rd child on May 17th (hopefully this one won't be late for appointments like dear old dad) as I listen to traditional celtic tunes, so the whole "legacy" theme is in full mode.
That said, it brings me to the point.... what will I do for my daughters (possibly a son) in the coming years? Will I search out for an 80-series and restore it? If so, how available do you guys think that they'll be in the years to come? And I'll qualify that last statement with projections of when I'll need the vehicles.
If I follow the plan of purchasing the cruiser in their 15+ year to begin the slow build-up (which will entail their "apprenticeship" in its restoration to EARN it, and hopefully develop respect for it):
#1 - Maggie - Restoration purchase date: 2018
#2 - Tessa - Restoration purchase date: 2020
#3 - To Be Declared - Restoration purchase date: 2021 (yeah, I know... an "Irish Twin")
So geez, whaddya folks think the availability and condition will be of the stock of 80's then? I'm sure there are other mom's and dad's on this forum who've already come to their own conclusion that they'll put their children in the most capable and inherently safe vehicle possible (possibly even without having read the thread about Daughter of Romer's ARB proving grounds test). So what's gone through other's minds? I'm seriously wondering what to consider for the coming years, plans, etc.
Thanks folks.
I was just reading one of Romer's threads about all the work he did for Rachel and Sarah's LX450's and a thought struck me.... what will I do for my two daughters?
I say this after a pint or three and having contemplated the imminent arrival of my 3rd child on May 17th (hopefully this one won't be late for appointments like dear old dad) as I listen to traditional celtic tunes, so the whole "legacy" theme is in full mode.
That said, it brings me to the point.... what will I do for my daughters (possibly a son) in the coming years? Will I search out for an 80-series and restore it? If so, how available do you guys think that they'll be in the years to come? And I'll qualify that last statement with projections of when I'll need the vehicles.
If I follow the plan of purchasing the cruiser in their 15+ year to begin the slow build-up (which will entail their "apprenticeship" in its restoration to EARN it, and hopefully develop respect for it):
#1 - Maggie - Restoration purchase date: 2018
#2 - Tessa - Restoration purchase date: 2020
#3 - To Be Declared - Restoration purchase date: 2021 (yeah, I know... an "Irish Twin")
So geez, whaddya folks think the availability and condition will be of the stock of 80's then? I'm sure there are other mom's and dad's on this forum who've already come to their own conclusion that they'll put their children in the most capable and inherently safe vehicle possible (possibly even without having read the thread about Daughter of Romer's ARB proving grounds test). So what's gone through other's minds? I'm seriously wondering what to consider for the coming years, plans, etc.
Thanks folks.
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