Thanks all. I've always been pretty much a Ford guy, but in reality, I love all makes and models. I've built awesome Dune Buggies, Corvettes, Karman Ghias, and yes, that 1983 CJ7...which is actually a blast to drive. I would like to do a 1960s Scout 800. My dad had one for 25 years and I would love to recreate it. So all in all, for me, its about just loving the hobby of cars. Body off, drivetrain, paint, interior, electrical...learned a lot over the last several decades. One of the more recent things that has made this car enthusiast hobby even better are the forums like this one. Enjoy swapping ideas and helping or getting help. Really great community.
I will say, however, that not all forums are the same. I have been on a few where the administrators are not nice people, have personal power habits, and many of the folks on them are not helpful. Of all the forums I am a member of (about 8), this Bronco forum is the best by far. Great community of folks who genuanly want to both help and learn. Even my run in with prostate cancer found a great thread of incredible support on this forum. Thanks for that!!