[Jim70Chevy]

Wow, thank you all for the advice. I have reached out to some local shops via email and am awaiting the responses. I will also go do some in-person visits. Maybe I will get lucky and find a good local shop willing to work with me.

I am glad I asked at this point what to do. I am guessing I will have to make a decision to either take the truck down and let the shop finish it from here for 10k ish (bodywork included) or do what I have been doing all along ... watch videos, read, try things out and tackle the paint myself.

Prior to this I had never built an engine, done bodywork or rust repair. I might just see it through to the end. At least then I will have done it all in house. It won't be nearly as good as a pro would do but it will be mine.

I really appreciate you all taking the time to comment and would love to hear any additional advice if you have it.

Now I am off to look up paint spraying systems and paint options.