Walk don't run from that money pit!  Give the money to a toddler instead, and let her flush it down the toilet.  It will have been better spent.
 
   Plenty of wonderful pre-64s in long action out there at very reasonable prices.   You will blow double that amount with this project.
 
  By way of example, an orginal stock for the pre-64, in VG condition, will cost you about $425,  IF you can find one.
 
  Mannyrock