Trying to finally get my first Muscle Car - I’m nervous

Your enthusiasm is great to see along with the fact you’re hearing some faint alarm bells (your nervousness). It’s not all going to be roses and sunshine, especially when restoring or even maintaining a Mopar (relative to a Ford or Chev).

There was a member here last Fall, an eager college student in Colorado I think, who bought a basket case of a Duster not realizing how much work it was to bring back to life considering his limited toolbox, curb parking, student life and mechanical skills. It took courage for him to realise he was in over his head and he sold the project at a slight loss I think. Yup, pride was probably hurt but it was the right thing to do before throwing limited skills and funds down a very black hole. A great learning opportunity that will probably pay huge dividends for him later in life.