914-6 Restoration Work--Who and How Much?, Recomendation for one stop shop near Columbus, OH Options

[2pointOH]

Hi all--just took delivery of an incredible 914-6 this past week. Previous owner has babied and taken care of the car the last 20 years. Previous multiple Parade Concours Best of Class winner. Need a few things addressed to bring her back to Concours level and would like recommendations on a one stop shop (or person with shop willing to work with me to do the work) near Columbus, Ohio. I would love to learn how to do this work but don't have the facility, tools and expereince to do it right. Here's what I looking to do:

1) rechrome back bumper
2) touch up small paint cracks on rear valence
3) repair minor paint bubbles and respray on rear trunk lid
4) strip, seal and restore mufflers/heat exchangers to original primer gray look
5) paint rear shocks to match original glossy gray look (correct??)
6) strip and recontact cement basketweave coming loose on dash panels (easy right??)
7) freshen up all guage faces to new (unless this deters from value or concours--they have a slight yellow cast to them)
8) clean up and respray wheel wells to body color (correct?)
9) clean up engine bay and top end of motor and housing (need to pull engine to do this or not??)

Let me know your thoughts on expected costs and trustworthy shops here. I'll shoot some pix this weekend when the weather is better!!!

Thanks--John

[rwjames]

John,

Congratulations on you new Six. Sounds like you have a few detailing jobs to do, but it will be worth it in the end.

Did this 914-6 come from Colorado?

Rich

[2pointOH]

John,

Congratulations on you new Six. Sounds like you have a few detailing jobs to do, but it will be worth it in the end.

Did this 914-6 come from Colorado?

Rich

Rich--yes it did come from Colorado--Ouray to be exact. Dave Olson was the previous owner of the car. He was kind enough to trailer the car out to me on his way to Florida this past Tuesday. Really an amazing car. If I can move ahead on a few small details the car looks essentially brand new.

Do you know Dave or the car??

John