There is no turning back now! We finally found a donor shell that met all our requirements and committed to it. We are planning on picking up the new shell this weekend, weather permitting. Below is the carnage that ensued now that we are on the path to completion. We decided that it was best to reduce the current shell to the smallest volume possible in order to make room for the new shell in the garage. The final picture shows just how small that volume ended up!  Enjoy!