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If I were to do another restoration, I'd do the rust repair myself.
But, doing so would require an investment into a MIG welder I suppose.

Although I have some welding experience, and have gone to school and certified in structural welding. So I have the concepts down, but would need to practice a lot with a MIG and sheet metal.

Back when I did my burb, I paid someone to do it. Mainly because I didn't have the time, money, and facilities to do it. Then again my rust issues were pretty minor, so paying someone to do it wasn't a budget buster.

I'd shop around at shops, and see about getting the patching done on a piece work type of arrangement to suit your budget. If it is drivable, take it in for one area to get done. Then pick it up and save up, and take it back for another area to get repaired while you work on other stuff that doesn't require money and expertise for others to perform.