I think getting that precious about a pile of old computer junk is just sad. If it was a rare and priceless machine, then yes, but a Mac II hardly even approaches that quarter, and frankly anyone who has the creativity to do something like that deserves praise not punishment. Imagine how you'd feel if you did a really great custom case or something only to have bunch of people turn around an accuse you of sacrilege (which might I remind you is a religious term, and as such makes it even worse).