It's funny, dad never ever beat on his car, even when he was young, but when he gets in my 66, he hammers on it and goes thru the gears almost as hard as I do!!
Dad's just getting back at you for hammering on the family car after you got your license. But you didn't do that! That's your story and your sticking to it right.:D
That's awesome your dad having his fish that long.
