I have a similar problem up here in Winnipeg.
It's not too hard to find an engine builder or a shop that can do driveline and mechanical stuff.
But the whole autobody/painting thing is a different can of worms.
I think you'll have to visit or just talk to a bunch of different shops to get a feel for where they're at on these older vehicles.
Most places don't do anything but insurance claims and bolt on parts.
I had one shop that wouldn't even look at a small rust patch on my old Ford fox-body.
I ended up finding a guy on Kijiji who did a great job in his garage.
It's not too hard to find an engine builder or a shop that can do driveline and mechanical stuff.
But the whole autobody/painting thing is a different can of worms.
I think you'll have to visit or just talk to a bunch of different shops to get a feel for where they're at on these older vehicles.
Most places don't do anything but insurance claims and bolt on parts.
I had one shop that wouldn't even look at a small rust patch on my old Ford fox-body.
I ended up finding a guy on Kijiji who did a great job in his garage.