1st gen bedside rust

Hey all, looking for some advice on my Truck. 1st gen I plan on having it and maintaining it for years to come. The previous owner had ladder rack on it and it rusted out the drilled out holes. Looking to get it repair. Cut and weld? Replace the entire bed? Fiberglass bed sides? In Southern California.fyi

 

What ever works best for you.
I have seen people buy a brand new bed
Spend thousands of dollars .

The next use fiberglass get it some what smooth and call it good. Not even use any paint

What makes you happy.

 

Yeah I’m keeping my eyes for peeled for a used bed in local area but your right it can be expensive. Body shops have quoted me few thousand to repair it. Il look into the fiberglass as well. Thanks for the reply.