My deepest condolences for your loss. Looks like you have a couple of big projects ahead of you. I'm probably not too far from you (out near Winchester), but those projects are way beyond my ability. You probably have more skills mechanically than I.
A few shops in the area to consider for tasks beyond your ability, are Sterling Hot Rod in Sterling, and Clarke County Speed and Early American Automotive, both in Berryville. Good luck. If you'll go out of state, you might try Rob's Rod Shop in Downingtown, PA.
