Ignorant College Student--Need Advice!

Being a girl with no previous knowledge about cars whatsoever, I randomly decided to go to school for Automotive Technology. I am learning a lot, but as far as restorations I know nothing! One of the guys I met at school and I got to be pretty good friends, and he was teaching me a lot of different car stuff. We both needed extra money to pay for school and thought it would be a good learning experience if we pitched in and bought a car to flip.

Long story short, I ended up buying a '64 Dart GT and things fell through with my friend so it's all on me. I am just hoping someone can give me a little bit of advice as far as a restoration. My dad was pretty upset with me buying the car, and says I'm going to end up spending way more money than if I just bought one already restored, and that no one is going to want to buy it at a price where I would even make a profit.

I read the sticky post on this topic, and I guess it is pretty common to spend a lot of money. But the other problem is finding parts for this dang thing! I don't understand why it is so hard to find 1964 parts. I know that the 1965 model was unique to the others, but is it the same for the 64? I am missing a front bumper and I can't find a replacement for it ANYWHERE. I guess I'm just wondering what your opinions are, if I should try and sell it now while I can, or go for it and fix it up even though it will be thousands of dollars?