Hey Andy,
You need to move to AZ! I am an Iowa City native, just returned from there to visit high school friends and attend a Hawkeye game (Iowa blew out Middle Tennessee).
A couple years ago I drug my bent rusted front bumper for my '37 into a plating shop (Royal Plating) in Tucson and for $350 got back a beautiful part. They quoted the price up front, said they had the pattern to properly heat and bend the bumper to original shape. Someone who is quoting the hourly rate for something as straightforward as a bumper is someone I would avoid. Also, had the locking passenger door handle done for $48, quoted up front.
Sorry I can't help you regarding a shop in your area.
Kent
