Prayers sent out for your 'ol man. Hopefully he'll get a heck of a lot more than a few cruises in it. - Love the motivation behind the build and it's a great choice for a car. After a 27 year hiatus, it's likely to bring a smile to his face. Sorry to hear you got ripped by a body shop. The few I do business with around here will normally do a full body resto in 2 to 3 months but they specialize in muscle car restorations.