one very important thing you need to look at when visiting a shop to do your ride is to look around the shop if you see projects coverd in dust or pushed off in the corner. Be sure to ask just how long its ben there. To many times shop owners will take in the job and use it for filler work (beleave me I know). One thing you never ever ever say is I am in no hurry !!! Get a defent time that they think the job will be completed and stay on them now I dont mene be a pain in the butt just stay in close touch and watch how much up front money you give nothing motivates a guy better than a pay check when the job is finished! just some words of wisdom from a guy with to many unfinished cars still in the shop