Ignorant College Student--Need Advice!

The OP said this was for a flip. Not because she had a passionate feel to get into an old car. Based on that, considering business-wise that model being rare or not, given her lack of knowledge and familiarity with it, and not having connections to enable cheap procurement of needed parts - it's a bad business choice to continue the project. Improve it to the level you can, then get as much as you can for it. It's bad business to continue down a road that only leads to more expense in the short term - and she's looking to flip. I'd call that short term.

How many of those posting "keep it, it deserves to be saved" will entertain making an offer over $2500 for that car, right now?