5 year-old grandson performs first engine compression test.

My five-year-old grandson performs his first engine cylinder compression test on his father's recently acquired 1978 Triumph Spitfire. Grandpa purchased his first GT6 back in 1974 so it's a "family tradition"! Grandson is no stranger to tools, and both Dad and Grandpa delighted to see him show an interest to learn practical skills.

[@mattmatty4670]

Thats cool. My boys all grew up playing with or on cars n bikes. Cheers

[@cobrasteve414]

I tried to raise my sons to be independent and self-sufficient and I can say with complete honesty, I have succeeded. Sad so many of today's youth cannot nor have the desire to learn how to operate a manual transmission. When my sons were 7 & 11 years old, they rebuilt a Lotus Europa Twin Cam (Ford) engine with my oversight. Talk about a confidence building exercise!

[@mattmatty4670]

@@cobrasteve414 frk that's cool. Ha my boys first started on lawn mowers lol. My youngest 22 now is restoring his xr 250. Even Powder coated the frame. I wouldn't have went that far but it's what makes him happy. Cheers