When does money outweigh sentimental value? 1968 notchback build thread
Find a wire feed (mig) welder. Find a Harbor Freight store. Buy a car magazine with a Harbor freight ad in it 20% coupon + grinder coupons) Buy a couple of 4& 1/2" grinders ($10-20), some wire wheels ($5), cutting wheels, safety glasses& a face shield , leather gloves, and a large .030 flux core ($50-7 pound) welding spool. Practice on out of site spots first. You will be a body man in no time.
I use large blocks of wood to hold up the car instead of jack stands-have had friends knock a car off of jack stands before. Don't use cinder blocks, have a phone near by and someone check on your well being periodically.
Also, don't live where it rains every single afternoon like I have to.