Wow this thread has changed topics.. My decision to go with the original design was for 2 reasons:

a: I have the CAD files for the original.
b: I new to 3D cad. It would take me way too long to design something else.

As I get into the project more, I do realize that the original is very complex and takes me much longer to produce a single piece than I thought. If people would rather have a custom designed facia, I'm all for that, I just don't have the time or talent to design it.

At this time I will continue with creating the aluminum version of the original facia. Cross you fingers and by the end of this weekend I will have photos of one on my empeg. Anyday now I should be receiving a shipment of various exotic woods to produce wood facias.

Rob