Things have changed in the industry, you understand that so thats good. Anybody that can do what you want will be busy, figure 50% more than the original bid, and I would bet 2 years. I hope you find someone.
The difference is that a reputable, professional resto shop does restos. A collision shop makes money on insurance work. Very easy for them to push a resto job into the corner to collect dust, or worse, in my case, to feel obligated to work on my resto at the expense of collision work because we are friends. I don't want to put a friend in that position.
