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Also from Ontario, and have done similar repair.
If you are a novice welder, it may be better to have a pro, who has worked on one of these cars, do the serious fitting and installation of repair pieces. Replacement body panels are too rare and exspensive to make a mistake on. Other pieces that will not be seen after completion may be done by a novice. All pieces must be fit properly for this type of body style to be repaired correctly. Other wise body panels will be out of alignment, and the doors won't fit properly.
Also makes a difference as to what type of welder you are using. Stay away from brazing or stick, as they heat up the metal too much and cause warping. Shielded arc mig is the way to go.
I used the rocker and quarterpanel repair panels with new front panels.
If you have any rot in the forward sub frame where the idler arm or steering box are fit, it must be repaired and not boxed over to be a safe repair. Look at these mounting places while someone turns the steering wheel, while the wheels are on the ground and the car is not moving. Look for flex of the metal where they are mounted.
Any questions just ask
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