MuuMuu101's 68 Dart, A Learning Process...

Over dramatic?
No. While I joke around a lot, I am honest when I am serious.
Old cars are not for everyone. They require a sense of dedication because they are usually not practical to use for daily transportation. They are toys. I doubt anyone is commuting 40,000 miles a year in Pennsylvania in a 70 Road Runner or any other classic Mopar.
If a man isn't that skilled, it helps to have friends around that can lend a hand.
If a man decides that the old car hobby isn't as fun as it used to be, he often bails out.
If a man did not grow up with these cars when they were new, he might not have the same love and patience for them.
This is not a direct reflection of the OP, just a general observation from a Man with several sunsets behind him.