ok guys, i guess i need to back up & explain the project a little better & give a little background on myself...
first, i am a metal fabricator & custom painter, so if it can be dreamed up, chances are i can build it. the most fun i have is dreaming something up in my head & building it from the image in my mind. every now & then, the finished product is pretty cool & matches the mental picture
now the project...
i should have explained in more detail what my plans were. i never intended to cut the head off this 39 & mount it on a square box. when it comes to projects, i am VERY anal about lines flowing & everything blending together on a piece, be it car, motorcycle or something such as this.
"mental" plans were going to call for a few extra pairs of side sheetmetal panels from damaged 39's. i had planned on using the top few inches from a couple sets to "stairstep" the sides of the head unit similar to the wayne 50, only with more period correct 50's "soft" curves. the upper door sections used would preferably be very early 39 doors (non ad glass) with the slightly rounded window openings that had a slight raised "rim" that framed the opening. i just think those would look better.
now for the case...
my thoughts on this would require yet another set of side sheetmetal skins to use as the side panels, but split lengthwise with a strip added to widen them a few inches. if KW FRITH is agreeable to the idea, i could take the base & rails he has generously offered (thanks!) & should i decide to build this, quarter the base into four corners & add fabricated filler panels to widen & lengthen it so the case would set on a 'factory" looking base. i did glasswork for 25 yrs, so shelves, doors etc. wouldn't pose a problem.
in no way would i "harm" any good, solid side panels! i think there are probably enough bad ones sitting around too damaged for most to use on a normal resto job that would suit my needs...
things are still in the "idea" stage, so no plans set in concrete. i still have to finish the 36B i have apart & 3 pumps, 2 signs & a seloil cabinet to restore for my island i'm planning to build in front of the shop (springtime) along with my normal workload,so it may never come to fruition, but its always fun to dream & talk about!!