Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Has anyone ever attempted this?  I want to do it for the fun of it.  
I'd take a CZ, disconnect the keyboard controller, and try to cram it 
into a 2U rackmount case.  I'd do stuff like:

* move all the circuit boards into the case
* provide a non-TRS audio out
* consider a "real" power supply
* keep the main LCD screen because I don't think I can /reprogram/ 
the CZ controller :)
* volume slider -> volume knob

I don't think that all those panel switches will fit in a 2U case.  I 
want to replace them.  My thoughts are to design a custom panel 
switch system with features like:

* move all onboard switches to a set of "soft switches"
* a 2nd LCD unit to display the parameter you're selecting for edit
* I'd use a cheesy BASIC Stamp II microcontroller to implement it
* if necessary, I'd design custom ICs (GAL) to support the project

New to the group, here's my cheesy introduction:

Got a CZ1000 in trade for a video camera about 10 years ago.  It was 
pretty much ragged out-- it'd been dropped many times, and 9 black 
keys were missing.  I found spare parts on the web, got new screws 
for everything, cleaned up some cosmetic issues, fixed some 
electronic issues with the audio outs, and now have a 99% restored 
unit.  The only thing I'm missing is the volume knob.  I won't 
destroy this unit for my conversion. :)

If anyone has a CZ101/1000 in their graveyard: ie, one that works via 
MIDI but the keys are shot, I'll buy it for a reasonable price.  If 
not, I'll get one from a Ebay seller.

If I do this, I'll post pix/keep a journal as the conversion 
progresses.