I think it's neat that you have a family history with your burb, since I too have a history with my burb as well. Not too many people from what I have seen on the forums, can say that they have grown up in the same truck that they are restoring.
Back when I decided to restore my Suburban, every person I talked to about it looked at me like I was crazy. Most people still do, except here on the forum. Which is why I like to hang out here with like minded people.
Pay no attention to the people making off color jokes about about your burb. Since in all the years I have been working on mine, all of those hecklers are just jealous that you have something to be passionate about.
Keep on keepin on