I grew up VII as well, I see many 20 somethings at TLM, mostly guys who like the orderly manliness of the Old Rite.
Somehow the Church seemed to have converts before the Council.
Exactly. I used to question whether I would have ever converted if the Mass was not in English. Now I know better. It might have taken me a bit longer, perhaps, but if it's God's Will (and you cooperate with it) it happens...regardless of the language.