Welcome from Portland. Growing up in Lake Oswego is a trip if you dig bare bones rigs, huh? Good luck to you, sounds like you're off to a good start.
hello from cincinnati oh! im in your boat, well kinda mostly on age wise(19) but its a lot of fun gettin a older car! i was always in love with older cars, when my buddies were workin on hatches and civics and fart-canning ricers, i am working on a 54 chevy! lol its a nice change of pace but a hell of a lot of fun! good luck and welcome!