I also had a few issues with the editorial but overall I liked what he said.

I just got back from picking up most of my lower half parts, dropped close to 2 grand just to get it rolling, brakes, tank, lines, suspension and a few odd parts.
Still have the interior to go, engine and cooling etc...

These are all Delco or repo parts from the typical mfg in all the catalogs.
Now I could have re-used my tank, dented and 40 years old, same for the brake and fuel lines.
But the cost is the same for these parts regardless of what it's going on and I wanted as much new as I can afford.

The VIN tag will make these parts either worth 2 or 4 grand once it's re-assembled. Assuming a similar restoration is done.