Hi Rob
I do not know if there are any is Shropshire but it may be worth looking at fibre glass boat builders and repairers.Living on the south coast there are plenty around here. I seem o remember the late Graham Frost had his done at one and they made a good job of it.
As to the engine Russ Carpenter is the guru of V8 engines but I know he is busy but it may be worth contacting him.
Good luck
Colin
