There was a british show of about a guy who took an old car and rebuilt it. There was a porch and I think even a ferrari. The one with the MGB he showed all of the parts in an overdrive unit and took you on a tour of a factory that rebuilds them. From what he said (and what you see involved,) Just send it in.
However that goes against the whole need to touch everything yourself. I will look for the show on you tube. Either way keep us posted!