Have you ever torn apart an all-original car to build what you wanted?

Frankly, I don't think I can do it. In today's market it's a solid 5K car here in the Chevy south and even more honestly, I'm probably more capable of ruining an original car than capable of seeing this through.
If that's your honest assesment, then its the right call for you. Don't want to end up in this situation if you can can help it. Not many people want someone elses dream project - more so if its in pieces