Tamco single stage paint is exceptional. When painting with base coat it covers easily and you don't have to be perfect with it as it is not the final finish. The clear coat is what takes the time and you have to get it right or you will be sanding and reshooting. Also, you should probably put...
I sandblasted my frame and tub took it down to AZZ galvanizing in Mississippi. The frame cost $1000 and the tub cost $500. i thought that was the best investment I have made so far in my build.
I am in Choctaw Beach with a Freeport address. I know of no dedicated shops for older landcruisers. If it is replacing an alternator most shops can handle that. If it is rebuilding an 2F engine you will have to drive to a dedicated shop.