How about a slot for us orphans on the forum?
There's always the Early Valiant and Barracuda Club -
http://www.earlycuda.org
I've been a member there for 6 years, the mailing list has helped me immeasurably. A few Toad owners on there, some Valiants, Valiant wagons and lots of glassback Barracudas. We even have a forum,
http://www.enbcom.com/forum