StrikerChris
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 06:44 PM |
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gift ideas for 66yr old dad?
Hi
Just throwing this out there, struggling to find something for my old man rather than the novelty socks!
He's been a car/any engineering kind of nut all his life and consequently has a very comprehensive retirement shed and doesn't need any
tools.his health isnt up to any fast type, as in track/air related red letter days.was thinking of an offroading type day, but looking into that they
seem pretty lame compared to what he used to do back in his landrover days. He's rebuilt his gilbern and just about finished a wooden clock he
built from scratch.
His next project is to make a small scale v6 engine from scratch so ive been trawling the tinterweb for some kind of book or something related to
that, or something gilbern related.
Cant find anything whatsoever so im open to ideas. Amusing novelty ones if need be but id rather get the man who has everything hes interested in
already, something usefull for less than a ton!
Cheers
Chris
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:04 PM |
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Probably take him to a decent event, something like FoS or maybe Silverstone Classic? Spending time with you may be something he would prefer to a
gift.....especially if it is a mutual interest, and there is some decent scoff and drink?
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:11 PM |
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Go drifting at Oulton Park or similar and stop off at a decent pub on the way home
Atb
Mike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
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19sac65
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:25 PM |
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What about hiring him a classic for the day
My kids got me a day in an etype for fathers day - cant wait
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:33 PM |
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Good idea - there's a firm in the Lakes with a Frog Eye and a Big Healey!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
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40inches
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:45 PM |
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As a 66year old Dad/Grandad, any of the above would be acceptable for me 
I was given a Caterham Slalom day for my 60th, Mega!!!!
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ali f27
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:48 PM |
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well 25 year old nubile blonde would be my vote but might not go down too well with everybody else concerned
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ianhurley20
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 07:49 PM |
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As someone of similar age to all the above - I'm jealous - wish my kids would do any of the above - although for my 60th my daughter got me a
track day in a Lamborghini - that took some beating 
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belgian2b
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 08:09 PM |
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Hello,
i am only 42 year old, and this year i received a lambo experience that i will make this week-end (  it will be raining).
i am not sure that i will apreciate to ride such a car on a track with a guy next to me that won't let me push the throttle.
2 years ago , i received an acrobatic fly experience.
until now , this were the most impressive 15 minutes in myall life.
so much more then diving, driving a fast bike or driving fast cars on a track day.
i hope to receive another one when i will get older...
Gerardo
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StrikerChris
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 09:07 PM |
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Dad drifts his gilbern with ease but gets frustrated he gets tired too quick, so is aware he couldn't give a day in a lambo or anything similar
the abuse the session costs.im pretty sure most "driving experience days" you can buy will omly remind him what he can't do anymore
but thanks for the suggestions.as for hiring a car, I haven't got the money to hire him one that he hasn't driven back when they were
sh*te.think the only car he hasn't driven that he'd like to is a healy 3000 and they re pricey to hire.keep the suggestions coming. Im not
the fussy one, the old man is!
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StrikerChris
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 09:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ali f27
well 25 year old nubile blonde would be my vote but might not go down too well with everybody else concerned
If I could find one of them she'd be going down well on me!
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StrikerChris
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 09:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
Probably take him to a decent event, something like FoS or maybe Silverstone Classic? Spending time with you may be something he would prefer to a
gift.....especially if it is a mutual interest, and there is some decent scoff and drink?
Got him fos for his 60th. I do lemans usually and the tt this year, they all fall into a month of eachother.Id take him to either but hes no longer
for camping and I just cant afford hotels
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austin man
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 09:43 PM |
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any gift you give him will be immeasurable he would probably love to have his portrait done with his kids so each day he can look at them and cherish
the moment sometimes its not the size or the enormity of the gift its the thought that goes into it. If my old man was still around I would have a day
out with him chew the fat have some beers and a picture for both to cherish. I didn't get the chance but hindsight is a wonderful thing
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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JacksAvon
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| posted on 2/4/15 at 11:06 PM |
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http://www.everymanracing.co.uk/super-car-driving-experience-days/classic-car-experiences?product_id=905
try the above link for 3000 healey and assorted others
Jack
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 12:00 AM |
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And here's another link I think they have a type 2 hippy combi if you fancy a semi luxurious? Road trip
http://www.lakesanddales.co.uk/
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Our most recent pics are here:
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garyt
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 07:00 AM |
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sorry for being practical but a sub to model engineering full of great stuff if hes planning a miniature v6 might prove helpful
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daniel mason
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 07:19 AM |
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If he's more interested in looking at cars etc than doing something from the drivers seat. Pop him over to anglesey on either 2nd or 3rd May to
watch he sprinting. There's a decent resteraunt on site, loads of access around the paddock and some great viewing points around the circuit
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Brian R
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 07:48 AM |
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My mate Dan has just started this business. He'll laser engrave any object onto anodised aluminium most of which he does are car, bike,
engineering type stuff.
He can personalise with reg numbers, vin numbers, personal greetings etc.
I've seen several in the flesh and they are fantastic.
Have one done of the Gilbern perhaps. Might be worth a look at?
http://www.blackartgraphics.com/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/blackartgraphics?fref=ts
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Dingz
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 08:55 AM |
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I had a days gliding when I retired, great fun, would he be up for that?
Phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just
went on and on.
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Dave Ashurst
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 11:08 AM |
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There are all sorts of car trials events. It's friendly and accessible. Perhaps if you make contact with a club and do some telephone and
email legwork, arranging on his behalf, then without spending any money you might find you can get him a ride as a participating passenger in a
competition not too far from home.
Here's one for example but you can find loads -
http://www.btrda.com/Car_Trials/article_1329.php
Some classic car clubs have their own trials events - pre-war austin seven club for example.
Not exactly an off the shelf gift but with a bit of effort it might be a fun day out?
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pewe
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 04:49 PM |
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Might be worth looking at the Porsche Experience providing funds aren't too critical.
linky
Having been on one of their Cayman days they really look after guests (three course lunch from their in-house master chef).
When driving the "consultants " really encourage you to find the vehicles limits (unlike some where revs and activity are limited). I
can't imagine off-road will be anything less than fulfilling.
Certainly it sticks out in my mind as a very memorable, enjoyable day.
Cheers, Pewe10 
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 3/4/15 at 10:17 PM |
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Swimbo as always mentioned whenever we passed a truck she would love to drive one, as he? I bought her a experience day driving a artic, she loved it.
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