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I've fooled with "classic" cars for almost twenty years - all of my adult life. I stopped joining clubs years ago because of infighting (even on some online forums) or attitudes towards particular cars. For example, 16 years ago I attended a meeting of the local Mopar club. My old Chrysler (similar to Doug's) was in excellent shape back then, yet received snubbing from the club president and some of the members because it wasn't a muscle car.
I have to say that I've browsed a couple of bulletin boards (VW Diesels in particular) were I was impressed with the amount of help offered by the members.
On the other hand, everyone I've met or conversed with in this hobby has been more than generous with offers of help or parts. Members of this forum whom I have never met in person have sent me schematics, parts, even a couple of radios. I'm not as experienced as most of you nor have a large stash of parts or sets, but I have been glad to do the little I can for others here - scanning schematics etc.
I think the above references to a "kinship" are correct, as there are very few people who see any value in what we enjoy doing.
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