Man fixes his 102-year-old dad’s 1946 Cadillac without telling him and takes him for a spin

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Imagine being a World War II veteran like Walt West, with a dream.
A dream that takes you back to your youthful days, a time when resilience was your second nature, and hope filled the post-war air.
This dream was about his 1946 Cadillac.
Not just any car, but one of the first models to roll off the assembly line after the war. But alas, time had worn it down, leaving it idle for over 45 years.

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Walt’s son, Harry, knew how much that car meant to his father – the longing to take it for one last spin.
Walt’s centenary seemed to be the ideal moment to make his dream a reality.
Despite their best efforts, though, the Cadillac refused to start.
Disappointment hung in the air, but hope wasn’t extinguished. Harry was hell-bent on getting that car to roar to life by his father’s 101st birthday.
From dried-up carburetors to rusted pistons, obstacles popped up, but Harry’s determination stood tall.
When Walt’s 101st birthday rolled around, the Cadillac stubbornly remained silent.
The family tried to keep spirits high, celebrating with five generations under one roof, but the missing growl of the Cadillac was felt deeply.
As another year rolled around and Walt’s 102nd was on the horizon, Harry had an ace up his sleev

SOURCE:YOUTUBE – JERRY HEASLEY

He had tracked down a 1946 engine, the same V8 that powered M24 tanks during the war – an irony that didn’t escape them.

Amidst all this, the family took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Walt’s past, particularly his time during the war.

Unearthing his old World War II uniform sparked stories about his service under General MacArthur in the Philippines.

Walt’s tales brought to life his experiences, from the trials of battle to bonds formed with fellow soldiers.

His stories are the foundation of his resilience and tell of the sacrifices he made for his country.

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