[murf]

From what I understand, you have to cut a few wires, trmove the dial and related mechanics off the front and remove center section from the mounts.
Some people who have done it say it isn't that bad.
Probably a little more than I was planning on putting into the radio time wise.
Maybe some day if I get caught up I will attempt it.
I did make a rotating stand for mine to make it easier to work on.
Enables me to completely rotate the chassis and lock it in about any position.
This chassis is just too heavy to try to roll around on a bench.
Good luck on yours.
murf