I'm encouraged, and it's a bit refreshing

you are right, my friend! A lot of them are in 80's trucks, vans, and 4 door cars. I got pictures this weekend of them, and I'll tell ya, I tell them they have the coolest projects because I honestly like those vehicles too....
Me too! I love 80s trucks especially dodges. As a matter of fact I believe the 80s dodge is my favorite truck of all. And iv owned alot of trucks lol I really want another one but im leaning towards a ramcharger this time. I really like my newer dodge trucks (2001 yes its 20 years old and that's new to me lol) because of the reliably of the fuel injection and electronic ignition. I remember all the struggles I had getting my 85 and 86 to run when cold or rainy. One thing I'd love too do but idk if I would ever be able to afford it, is to get a ramcharger or another 80s ram truck and build a nice mild reliable small block with a Holley sniper or similar. But then again if I learn to tune carbs better maybe the cold starts want be an issue anymore!?!? Carb tuning is something im working on and looking forward to learning more of.