Harry and Larry (hey, I like that )

Restorations are more art than science and always an adventure. Larry's contract structure is a good one (better leveraged than mine, but seem reasonable given the distance issue), and the PPI is a must. Plus, you check references, this board, look at the guy's results (other folks cars), etc... There's always a risk in this game and you pay to play. Plus, if he screws it up, his name will get plastered here, on Pelican and anywhere else you'd like to share your experience. Its the wonder thing about the web, and BBS's like this one. The PCar world is a small one and reputations are worth a lot.

Hang in there Larry. I'd just roll with the timeframe in favor of a job done right.