While a "C" is for China, is this "C" really for China?
I'm not saying you're wrong as I have no idea but it does look to be somewhat properly made by someone that kinda knew what they were doing several years ago.
I see two impressive antique tools in great condition that are still usable.
I didn't even know bevel protractors were anywhere near that "advanced" in the 1800s
I remember seeing a couple of those when I was young.
I also remember square headed bolts and square nuts being called farmer bolts.
I doubt those two memories are even connected in reality.
When I saw the picture and the first post I was thinking this may be some kind of joke.
I think I may have been wrong.
I wouldn't even think about tearing it down unless it's got structural issues. I also don't think it could be widened. If it's still in decent shape I'd add some swinging...
Building into the hill and using cement blocks would be my suggestion.
As for the extra 4 foot width. Two guys should have no problems installing 20 ft trusses. My dad, my 16 yr old son, and myself did 28 ft trusses and they had 2 x 6 bottom chords so I have a real attic. Also, based on so...
I'd say park it beside your box as is.
Back in the 1970s my Dad had a 1938 Hudson Terraplane that looked pretty good like your box. One time we went to a Hudson meet and saw another 1938 Terraplane that was the same color but it's condition was more like the box you bought. At ten years old I...