16yrs old, first car advise?!
I think we've all done it one time or another... bought a car and realized you paid more than it was worth, or it needs more work, or whatever...
when you get in that situation all you can do is appreciate what you do have, and stop window shopping. Picture what it will be when you're done, not how it sits on its bad days... and my rule has always been never add the receipts...
There will alway be a better deal on a newer better part, or a faster/nicer car.
Fix what you can and make it yours. That's a sweet looking ride, im sure there are tons of guys from 15-70 who would be proud to have it. I'm with the group, sell the BB, build a SB because it will be much easier from where you sit now. Then chip away at whatever your list is. You'll get there.
Joe.
My dart was my first car at 15, I'm 37 this yr and it has sat longer than it's been on the road. It's still a fixture in my family, and I love every time I open the garage door to get it out...