I am starting to look for a decent shop to do the body work and rust restoration on my 914.
I am in the Chicago NW burbs, but figure a good (and good priced) shop is worth the travel if needed.

I am looking for a quality job, but not a "show car" job.

Longevity is paramount over perfection, and price will have to come into play.

I had a good experience with Action Auto Body in Des Plaines when my son had a truck take out most of the passenger side sheet metal and doors on his metallic Jetta. The owner, Bill, is a nice fellow and he's located just east of downtown Des Plaines. I haven't had him do any work on my Porsches, but I was impressed with the work he did on the VW.

why don't you take it down to Brad's 914 shop in Peoria?

Will put 914 LTD on my list as soon as the car can be trusted for a 3 hour drive

Brad also provides pickup service, but I don't think he does any painting himself. I remember him saying that he also had issues finding a consistently good painter.

Another shop that is highly rated is the Last Detail in North Chicago/Waukegan area.

I don't want it "picked up" till I am ready to get it done, but need to know what it needs well ahead of that. (Hence why I need to have it drivable)

The Last Detail seems to be the exact show quality shop, I know will never be happy with eth compromises from concourse condition I will be asking for.