As a former restoration shop owner, I will say that your average collision repair shops are not interested in this type of work. The reason being that it takes too long and doesn't pay that well for their business model. Your rolling shell is a pain for them to deal with because it has to be pushed in and out and around the shop, where most other vehicles will move under their own power. Your frame rail repair will take up valuable shop space that otherwise will most likely make more money doing normal collision repair that they specialize in.
If you are willing and able to pay to have this work done, you want to find a restoration or custom shop that doesn't do insurance collision work as their main business. When I had my shop, I didn't do any insurance work because I was not setup for it and wasn't willing to "kiss the butt" of the insurance companies for 6 months to 1 year doing their low paying "crap" work just to get on their good sides. After you get in the insurance companies "good graces" then they will send you the work that you actually make decent money on, but again you have to deal with their paperwork and waiting to get paid. But I digress . . .
A restoration/custom shop will have the tools, equipment, and the skills needed to do the repairs you want and are willing to do that type of work. But it won't be cheap either. As with everything you get what you pay for and depending on your local shop rate you are probably looking at anywhere between $50 and $100 per hour shop rate plus materials, supplies, etc. Depending on how you replace the frame rail with a new or used part, the time will be anywhere from 10 to 30 hours just as a guess. So be prepared for that, but get an estimate up front and in writing. Just understand too that an estimate is that . . . just an estimate. If they cut into your frame rail and find more damage, rust, or additional work, the cost will go up. I was always honest and upfront with my customers and always showed them the reason for additional work and got approval before moving forward.
Good Luck!
Trey
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