Not gonna talk you out of it... In fact, I'm gonna encourage you to build that Tele!
A partscaster build is something I've wanted to do for a while now, but have lacked the fundage. I have no guidance to offer, as I've never done a build, but there are tons of resources out there for building. For teles, look at www.tdpri.com. They have a subforum for nothing but Tele builds, both from scratch and from parts.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40