Welcome, Dan.
You don't have to be a "Master Gabster" to participate. In your case, just a few more posts will get you past the moderated stage and enable you to use PM feature. I saw
your post in the Swap Meet as you are intersted in Flattop49 '55 gauges.
Find a few other threads you find interesting a add a post. Even if it's just a word or two with a smilie or two. I'll keep watch until you have passed the moderation phase.

I, for one, am impressed that you are able to add an image AND put a tag line in there!! Way to go!