More so than about anything else we do to cars/trucks.CM I don’t think a lot of people know how much really goes into a proper restoration. It looks easy on tv but I’m reality can get to be very complicated and expensive.
Finding the proper parts and pieces.......
The engine in that TD was most critical as to hand fit clearances. The oil pump rebuild kit (once found) required hours and hours to do properly and some mill time to set the bushings in spec.
The crank/rod bearings had to be set in by hand. What an amazing journey.