Easier to buy new frame or take current frame to shop?

[R402]

On my 80 shortbed the previous owner must have ran the front end into something pretty hard. The frame is buckled a bit on the drivers side and I was wondering what would be easier. Im not to worried about costs but more about how easy. I wont be working on it because im stationed in hawaii and its all the way back in nebraska so my bestfriend is doing it for me. Also I would like to have it done within a year for my wedding. So which way is easier and quickest? As of right now I cant find a parts truck to save my life. Also if I got a frame from 81-87 is there any difference in the previous years?