My 2 cents,
If the fenders are mostly there,aka better than 75%
And You Can do the work, FIX EM!
You got it this far apart.
Dosn,nt look like Your in a mad rush anyway.
Obvious You are not making a,and I Despise the term,RAT ROD.

Repops are avail. but Not the same as the Original steel
It,s rewarding in the end result.
steve sr.