Patch, or Replace inner fenders?

Both tasks involve a lot of work. Removing the engine is obviously required. The patches would be fairly simple, however, the complete panel would look far superior. Myself, I would do the panel on this car. If it was just a driver / cruiser that didn't have pedigree, I may patch it. That's not implying in any way I don't respect the cruiser car either. It's just if this is a real deal big block car it deserves to be done correctly.