How far gone is too far gone?

You do all the labor. All. No! you don't pay a bodyman. You work for nothing because you love your "baby".
Add up what ALL the parts and materials cost, that is what you have in it. Ain't hard to figure, just take time if you never done it before.
Some people get carried away and replace every damn nut, bolt, screw, washer, gasket, seal, etc. there is!! Over a 20 year period!:rofl::steering: