Liquid,
This is very interesting to me as I have considered the same thing in mine but wasn't sure how the vents and controls would relocate. Please do keep us posted as you now have me thinking of doing it again if your relocations are a success.
Thanks for taking this on and sharing the process! Awesome job so far.
Also, for others taking on similar jobs there is a body glazing calling Icing:
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/usc-...y-p-10969.aspx
This stuff is AMAZING for details and finishing. I used it on the toy prototypes I was producing and it's essentially a polyester plastic like final product and is INSANELY easy to work with.
It sticks to nigh on anything and is easy to finish, sand, etc.
Good luck Liquid.