finally starting

I don't want to be a downer but in all honesty you should run away from it, anything can be fixed but given that you say it isn't a rare car, use IT as the doner and find a solid car. The rust extends way past where you see it, you'll be chasing your tail. Sorry, just by 2 cents. I've been there and done that and it just isn't fun :banghead: and I'm the guy that says he likes bodywork.
If you do go ahead with it and get it done, you'll be my hero too :prayer: