the only way to reshell a future classic mate, is to transfer.
then strip original shell to bare metal, have it professionally done strengthen etc etc etc etc and put back.
very costly but very worth it.
http://www.rtings.com/info/television-size-to-distance-relationship
have a look at veiwing distance before you buy a tv too man. i have a 60 in the bedroom (just cos its a spare) and f**k its pointless.