I have 2 1972 Cutlass s one a 350 the other a 455 both in various stages of undress. The 350 needs minor mechanical, some electrical, minor body work not a rust issue just little things to get ready for paint needs the body parts aligned hood doors fenders etc. plus paint. The other the 455 has a finished custom interior no rust on the body some rust underneath, needs rear cross member welded in the back and some body work left rear quarter nothing major. The motor is pulled and on a stand where I wanted to change the cam maybe the heads. Car is straight have all parts two owner car same family I have a box full of old registrations the original sales receipt protect o plate etc. Both have been garage kept since I bought them. I want to keep the 350 have it finished and painted to good driver quality, does not include the interior I will finish that myself. I will give the shop the other Cutlass as payment. I offered this to two local shops today. For a shop owner this would be a good deal would cost an owner out of pocket around $3500 and gets a Cutlass worth as is at least 6K Now just need to find a shop that has the time, because I’m beginning to realize I just don’t. Anyone have an opinion

That is great advice coming from the above two respondents. So many things can go wrong in an arrangement like what you are proposing - even with the best of intentions. Good luck with your project.

That’s why I asked thx