I'm looking for a competent shop or maybe retired individual to assemble my 67 GT500 project in the Seattle area. Car number 683. It's basically ready for the drivetrain, some wire harness installation, power steering, etc. I have all the subassemblies restored and ready to be bolted together, from the dash cluster to the trans. Engine has been dyno'd, ready to install. Everything is fresh and have all AMK fasteners to do the job. Just have no time, a ruined back and now a bum shoulder to boot. I spoke with Brad's Custom Auto and they are clearly qualified but not available until 2024. I'm hoping to get this rig running and driving this Summer. Any recommendations? Seems nobody good and local wants the work, and I have it all ready to be assembled. Car is rolling, all suspension is installed. No front clip to get in the way, just need it to run and drive for now.
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I own Remember when restorations here in Gig harbor. Most,
if not all of the good, qualified shops in the sound area are very busy, me included. I have a 3 year wait just for body and paint. Be careful who touches your car as some places are hacks. I had the pleasure of fixing some of those poor cars. I am just too busy to bring in another job, so I am out. Best of luck in your search.
The other issue you may have issues work is a lot of competent shops don't want to take on work with work and components they don't know history of. It seems like everytime I take on a project started or recently restored by another shop it turns into a nightmare. I feel bad because the customer has already paid for work done only to learn it needs to be re done. I don't take them anymore.