What can I do or should I do

Hello I am presently working on a 57 Studebaker Commander

The front fenders of the Commander have the typical rust most cars of 20th century Pennsylvania had to expect. I don't want to get into extensive bodywork and would like to preserve the car as it is as much as possible.

This rust is never going to get worse and I would like to stabilize the area without welding in patches and matching paint. I would like to put some kind of backing up-underneath the fender then applying some kind of clear acrylic.

Opinions and or suggestions appreciated.

This is inside the right rear dogleg, the plan here is POR 15 and fiberglass cloth built up in layers. I have done this in spare-tire wells and it worked fine.

I do plan on welding here to rebuild this body mount. Note remainder of curb-feeler there is a complete on on the rear, are they factory.

The hood is lookin scary!

Cleaned these brake parts this AM but it is so damp and cold compared to yesterday my hands were killing me, arthritis ya know.

Going to Lancaster for a few days to watch the Grandsons will be anticipating reading here on Friday night just what to do with those front fenders.

Thanks,

Jay