Bon Voyage!

April 28th, 2008.

Eric and Veronica played in the Apache 10 for the very first time today while parked outside of the house. We are still deciding where will we park it permanently while we work on it. We do have a few options but we want to opt for the one that is best for both parties.

Eric is showing a lot of interest in the remodeling plans for the Apache 10, he's ready to start!

Sharing a minute.

April 28th, 2008

Chris and Eric sat together for some "dude/truck" conversation. Eric is particularly excited about the whole "Hot Rod" idea, he's anxious to start doing some work and keeps wondering "when will we paint it???!"...he doesn't quite understand the length of time and dedication this whole thing will take, but we think he will not only enjoy it but also appreciate it!.

Holding on to the future

Monday April 28th, 2008.

Here we were at the end of our day taking a minute to look at the truck together and start doing some planning. This was the very first time we sat inside and looked at the space, we talked about colors, the possibility of one day having A/C installed, the fact that Chris would like to get the engine of a suburban in this Apache 10, etc.

This is going to be fun! A dream that is shared is twice as much enjoyable as having a dream for oneself only!

Here we are!

We are so excited about this new adventure...we can almost see the future!

Our New "KID"

Meet our new 1960 Chevrolet Apache. Chris saw this vehicle for the first time many years ago, while it was still driveable, in Winter, TX.

He has always wanted to own and remodel/rebuild a vehicle and turn it into a Hot Rod, well, he owns one now!!!

We adopted our new kid from Frank and Isabel of Winters whom Chris has admired and respected for many years. This couple has shared with us many of their memories in this old Apache 10. One day we would like to share the excitement of taking our new pride and joy for a ride with this awesome couple.

So many thoughts, so many ideas, so many dreams...and one day this vehicle will be a hot rod indeed. The new life of this Apache, has just begun.

Front view

Back view

Emilio

He has too much to say about the truck...he first didn't think it was such a great idea, but after being involved in the process of helping put the tires, dragging it from the lot, and transporting it from Winters to Kyle, he seems to have found a real interest and he has started to do some research on his own.

Jace

Jace left everything else aside to be sure he had some involvement in the whole truck story. He went with the guys to lend his experienced and helping hands and put himself to good use while helping to change tires and wash the vehicle. He and Veronica became good friends through the washing of the truck...specially after they got each other soaking wet with the hose.

Eric

Sweet Eric gets really excited about learning to become independant, he has never attempted to mess with a tire before, but he was more than willing to try and getting involved.

Sat April 26, 2008. Winters TX

Veronica meets the truck!

Veronica didn't get to participate in the actual transporting of the vehicle from the lot to the grandparent's house...that was the guys' job!, but as soon as she saw it and heard that there was a need for a washing crew, she was the first one willing to lend a hand and become more involved in the whole thing.

Let's clean it up!

The kids had a great time participating in the clean up of the truck....mainly because they were able to make a mess !!!

Jace, Eric and Veronica were the cleaning crew...they actually did a good job!