I'm encouraged, and it's a bit refreshing

I've always liked what David Freiburger says:

"Don't get it right, just get it running."

I think that if people just take that step with an old car, the rest will come. Get some enjoyment out of it, then get it the way you want.
Yep I agree 100 percent I wish I would have had that mentality when I was younger. Lol that is where I'm at with my dart now. Just get it running then worry about everything else.