Chuck...
all that has been said above makes a lot of sense. The answer lies in what you want to do with the car and how you will get to that finish line.
Like Bud, I did a lot of "de-construction" and am now in the re-assembly process. I chose this route knowing it would take "a liitle longer".
...but, my objectives include hardcore detailing.
Send me an e-mail with good times and contact info; we can chat on the phone one night.