Hello Geof, Wm. here, well I finally managed to get a response from the body shop, who think it sounds ideal, only thing is transport, they are working on that at the moment, They need to know your town and zip code in Michigan, so we can get some quotes. It looks like there is a good chance this might work out. Will keep you informed.
The body shop wanted me to ask if there is any rust on the roof or gutter, as well as the uprights oneither side of the windshield....guess its hard to see under the undercoat, but still they wanted me to ask.
really hoping this works out!
All the best William