[MXTex]

Took the drivers fender off and got to removing paint. It would appear the rust is pretty much everywhere between the fender and inner fender brace. I some areas, it has eaten through the fender. And in others the rust is just between the two pieces. Ideally, the two pieces (inner fender brace and fender) would be completely separated. I'm not sure I want to take this on. Would there be any recommendations on where I could take these for repair in or around Houston, TX? Attached are current pics.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

The inner jamb/brace is just spot-welded to the fender.
It can be removed with a spot weld cutter.

Have the entire inner brace assembly sand blasted clean, same for backside of fender jamb.
Then start making weld repairs.

Some 3/16" - 1/8" drill holes in solid areas going through both panels as index/reference points first - to make re-install alignments quick and easy.

Bad part is it sounds quick and easy, but could actually eat up 3-5 hours per fender by the time they are in finish primer.
It would usually be a shame not to do the same operation to the rear fender braces during the same time. Another hour or two each - depending whats hiding - could be more.

So maybe estimate 8-10 hours minimum to treat both the upper and rear braces on both fenders, plus some refinishing labor/materials on backside areas both fenders.
Then exterior refinishing

Makes a pair of NOS fenders almost sound like a bargain from original first starting point to true finished point - in hindsight.