ironic ...
... I just bought a 1/4 share of a 1946 C-140. I'm building a -10 (still on the tail), one of the other guys is building an -8. The other two guys are just big jet drivers who want to fly VFR and not be told where and how to move metal through the air.
The guy building the -8 had the same thought as you. As for me, I just wanted to hook my son while I can. Helping dad in the garage is okay, but going flying for real is much cooler--in the eyes of an 8 year old.
Best,
-Jim