Good to hear of your progress, Don. And frustration...believe me, we've all been there. I doubt the "business" that painted your car told you it would be that long. Many of us have been put on the back burner for whatever reason and still felt burnt. You know Eric's car was in a shop for nearly two years for a convertible top...unbelievable. We all have stories.
I have a body/restoration shop that I have dealt with in Dallas that welcomes restoration BUSINESS. Car comes in, car gets worked on until finished. Period. NO delays, NO BS.
Especially as his crash business is slow due to the current economy, if there is anyone out there that wants their car worked on by a professionally run restoration BUSINESS, send me a private message and I'll put you in touch. Twenty-odd tenured professional employees...etc. PS the owner has 2 Packards, restored at his Business.