Originally Posted by tcsracing1

In terms of restoration advise, I am all for people doing their own work. I commonly have cars come to me partially disassembled etc. Some people like to work on their cars as much as they can and also try to save labor money in the process. (like removing carpet and glue on the floor which is time consuming, although i have a special heating tool for removing it)
This can work for a customer who has the ability to transport a roller car enclosed. Typically within a few hundred mile radius from the shop as longer distances can become troublesome and finding a carrier to take it is one thing, but the liability of taking a fresh painted car with no motor that has to be "pushed" in a trailer is a concern for some on the return trip... Sometime best to leave it as a running car.

My reservation with recieving disassembled cars is the parts required for fitment during body work. Bumpers, trim, lights etc. These are important and sometimes missing. The interior, not so much.
My other reservation is also the issue of the paint becoming scratched by a customer when the interior and engine/mechanical, glass go back in the car etc...
Also, the engine is typically best installed by the builder and tested as it is too hard to trouble shoot if the car is located half way the across country... i would rather it installed and tested when ever possible, especially if it is a custom build.