Id love the work but would do my best to get it out whole for resale. I love those old tubs. The newer tubs from Home Depot dont hold enough water to soak all of me at one time. Either my feet are sticking out or my head and shoulders are sticking out. In an old clawfoot I can get the complete soak.

Thanks Gnome and Sumas.

Have you considered having someone come in to refinish it?