Father and son Ford Coupe hot rod build | Why I Drive #41

"I guess that means it's time to sell off these cars," are the words Chris Niederkrom uttered to his friend. Chris had just found out that his wife was pregnant, and was under the impression that selling off all his projects was just how being a responsible adult worked. Fortunately, the friend gave him some sage advice: "That's not how you do it. Now is the time to buy more cars, and involve the kids in everything." Now, some 15-ish years later, Chris and his son, Dean, cruise down River Road alongside the Guadalupe River in a 1933 Ford Coupe hot rod that they built together.

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[PhysifistEngineering]

That's my neighbor. Really great people!

[dustydon]

Anyone who chooses to be offended over how one man builds HIS hot rod isn’t a hotrodder. I get the purist thing but I view hotrodding different from a restoration. We all don’t have the same budget when building. Nothing better than a dad and his son spending time wrenching

[randysrestoration]

Love the Why I Drive series! Wish my dad was still here to share. He passed away to a brain tumor back in 1989. It was his love of cars that was passed down to me Including the 1966 F100 he bought new October 1965 and I learned to drive in it that fall. I now have 10 1966 Ford trucks. Building a exact clone to the one he bought new. The day he brought it home I told him some day I was going to buy a brand new 1966 F100! Little did I know only being 8 yrs old it meant a 1 yr only and it would take me 45+ yrs to learn the art of restoration so I could do just that! Build my own to look new vs being able to go out and buy one. Way back in the late 70's I did build a '34 3 window coupe and since then had a 1932 Roadster with a injected 427 SOHC, and also owned the Holley '32 3 window Coupe they built for the magazine series. "No Mercy"

[btolley]

I love this story and I am so happy that another kid learned how to drive a clutch. Car is dope too.

[edwardtiangco]

That is one cool kid. Hat's off to the father. The story behind the car is always what interests me.

[ruisantos]

This “why I drive” is about connection, feelings, emotion… When I am driving with my 10yr old son, that’s when we always have the best conversations!!! That is the real value of a car! It creates memories for life!

[BKHD]

I never understood people getting mad at an engine in a car that isn’t theirs. It’s his car, his engine, his money and his time so it belongs wherever he wants to put it. If you want it done differently then by all means go and build one yourself the way you want it.

[Ecosse]

not just a stunningly cool car but an awesome father-son connection.
now, i wanna see the kid's project!

[josephlefebvre]

Now THATS a car. What a great father and son story and one of the sweetest Model 40 fords I’ve ever seen. Nice job guys !

[markverhoeven]

The bond, the build and the beauty. Perfect

[ifrit]

The timing couldn't have been better. Love that style of project cars.

[nilla]

I can relate. When I had my boat, those were the best times to talk with my kids. Out on the lake, no phone, no tv, just us.

[TedNemeth]

Amazing story. Great cinematography. Beautiful hot rod. loved this video. Thank you.

[jameshastings]

Father and son is awesome. Love it ! I want to build a 32 with a Ford 302 . Would love to build that with my dad !

[Themeister]

Does not matter what motor it has in it, it is a hot rod, great connection with father, and son.

[christopherc]

That car is perfect! No excess baggage, just a great body, rake, chop, the tall tire/wheel set up, etc.

[TotallyHuckedGarage]

Very cool story. My dad is the reason I'm into cars, it's great anytime I see a father and son enjoying our hobby together

[herbwhitmore]

One of the best videos I've seen on this channel, I grew up with model A, s they brought me home from the hospital in a 4 door sedan, mafca, swapmeets, antique nationals, we have a picture with 5 model A, s on the front lawn, dad was a true FORD guy .

[billmagorian]

How cool that your son embraced your passion for hot rods. You obviously have more than handyman skills. Chopping a top and getting it right requires some journeyman skills. I'm only part way through your very polished video. I'm a car guy but your relationship with your son and how you bonded over this car project is the real story, however, I still have questions about this build that were not revealed in your video.
Congratulations on this amazing car. Happy for you and your son that you have such an amazing relationship. You are blessed.

[MrTheHillfolk]

3 nights a week and weekend evenings I hang out with dad at the shop and we tinker on whatever.
He's 78 and really healthy but I gotta cherish every second, at this point in my life he's my best friend also.
He learned to drive in a model A he told me.