51 Ford Custom restoration advice?

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Originally Posted by GeorgeHarry

Hello and thank you in advance. I am the grateful custodian of my late grandfather's 1951 Ford Coupe, filled with many memories and stories. I even have the original bill of sale and license plate. I am not experienced with automotive rebuilds, but I really want to get this timepiece on the road again at top performance where it belongs. It hasn't run since roughly 1980. Everything on it is original. I would be grateful for any advice on how to identify a competent and trustworthy garage to return this beauty to service.