[Chrysler300] Recommendations re engine and transmission re-building

[LabLoverDC@xxxxxxx]

Hello Everyone--We've recently acquired a 300G.  We haven't  actually 
received it yet, but have inspected and paid for it.  We're  in the process of 
having it shipped from MN to FL, and any opinions on good  shippers would be 
welcomed.
 
The main reason for this post is to solicit recommendations for good  
sources to a) have the engine gone through; and b) get the  transmission checked 
out.  The car is in need of a complete restoration, so  both will be out of 
the car, and to me it makes sense to make sure they are in  good shape 
before re-installing them.  At this point, all I know is that  the engine turns 
over, and  the carburetors have been re-built, but are off  the car.  I have 
not seen the engine running.
 
I would like to try to find somebody within reasonable driving distance of  
Crystal River, FL (about 80 miles north of Tampa) to do this work.  By  
reasonable, I'm thinking within about 3-4 hours away, which would include south 
 GA.  I know there are a lot of Letter Car owners here in FL, so I'm hoping 
 someone will have some recommendations as to who to go to.  As might be  
expected, I'm hoping to find a good shop, with particular expertise with  the 
413 engine and older TorqueFlite transmission, that is not too  expensive.
 
We have an excellent body/paint restoration facility which will be  doing 
that work, and could probably also do the engine/transmission.   However, it 
occurs to me that it might be better to identify a "specialist" for  those 
items.
 
Finally, we've had some good experience with Space Coast Platers for  
re-chroming work, but is there anyone else you guys (or girls, like me) would  
suggest?
 
Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Shannon Steele
(300G)

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