Although I haven't met you in person, I hope someday we get a chance to have a few beers together. I love what you have to say, and you articulate it so nicely.
I have the Green 69 Camaro in "Projects" called LS3 Transplant, and wish like hell I had more car buddies locally. Soo many people look at what I'm building (other than my wife, she gets it) and think I'm nuts and ask "why?". How can you explain it other than it's what I enjoy and how I relax. I agree driving the parts of Power Tour over the years has s allowed me to meet a ton of nice car folks, but wrenching with friends would be even better.
Your post made my day!!!