Welcome to the club.
Each person has their own preferences for modifications, from go-fast parts to shiney show parts. Not everyone races, and not everyone shows. Just enjoy the vehicle you have, in whatever state you want it, while being social with a group who has a common interest.
I think the northern crew has a regular meet on Friday nights somewhere. Read through some of the older threads.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this -

, but ended up with this -

for free. Can't argue with free.