hayn_kine,
I know there is a Cougar running around Kahalui in Maui, and the work was done in town. I'm not sure what island you're on, but may want to check around
DeanJoyce is the man to talk to about this, his car is proof of that
I feel you guys on the cost, and I agree.....just because you can do it for as little as $2K doesn't mean you should. What you end up with would probably bite