I'm 43 & place more value in time, as well as money these days. If I was to consider this move (which I actually am right now), I would have to consider the following:
* Cost of Parts +
* My Time which =
(hrs to source the parts) X (my hourly rate)
+
(hrs to pull X my hrly Rate)
+
(hrs to clean/prep) X (my hrly rate)
+
(hrs to source other new parts that will be req'd)
X (my Hrly rate)
+
(hrs to assemble new w/ old) X (my Hrly rate)
* Then I have to Install,,,,etc, etc....
If all these costs are > $1000, then it makes no sense to get the old stuff from a Junkyard, or off a Donor Car. Why? Because one can buy a Complete Kit (w/ A-Arms that have bushings & B-Joints pre-installed, among other things for this price.
In the end, One has to weigh all [ Costs + Hassle + Time ]. To me, that is way > than $1000.
Plus, I'd rather spend my time installing nice, clean, new stuff. Then, I'd also rather spend my time actually Drivin' the Dang Car.