Where rust is an issue repairing it is a pain in the ass. It may be enough to quell the urge, thereby saving you thousands and allowing your children to go to college someday. Otherwise, you could call it a good start and besides, having Ferret parts laying about really impresses some folks. Before you do anything try to determine if this conversation is divine guidance or is simply the work of Satan. An Ferret that is disassembled takes up ten to fifteen times more space than an assembled Ferret.
Many Ferrets are worth more in parts, than all together.
Personally, I think this is some kind of cruel joke. Invariably, many restored parts of your Ferret will find their way into your house. This is not a bad thing and can give you hours of personal satisfaction as you gaze upon them. The more time you have the less money your restoration will cost. If you must drive across the country to bring an Ferret home, plan on stopping by many places of interest.