They wore tall socks, short shorts, and had mustaches that were a thing of beauty. Oh, and they could turn any moment into a dad moment. From camping trips to motorcycle rides, these photos capture the charm of the typical 1970s dad. Click through for a jolt of ’70s style, family fun, and pure vintage dad energy.
1. ‘Imitating Dad, but as a Lefty’
2. Dad Carving a Turkey
3. Playing Pong
4. Dad on Disneyland Duty. Look at Those Bell-Bottoms!
5. Roll out!
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6. Dad and His Hiking Crew
7. Take a Look at That Wallpaper…
8. ‘Dad and Me With His Motorcycle Trophies’
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9. ‘My Dad, Brother, and Me in Hawaii in 1970’
10. Spending Quality Time Together Before Bedtime
11. Just a Couple of Daughters With Their Dad in Alabama
12. ‘My Dad and My Little Brother, Mid-70’s, Kmart Photo Booth!’
13. Hanging With Dad at Home
14. Coolest Dad Ever?
15. Hanging Out in the Camper
16. See, Dads Have Friends, Too!
17. ‘My Chinese Dad, French Mom, and Me in 1978’
18. ‘My Dad in the ’70s. This Man Was the Focus of Every Room He Walked Into.’ We Don’t Doubt It!
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