Chose not to But, a frame-builder to replace the down and top tubes + a repaint and decals .. could be done

took a damaged lugged Cal made Masi,
did this via a Bike shop i worked in , broke even + about $10, buyer sold his AlAn frame/fork for cheap in exchange,
We swapped over his components except the seat post [A 25.0 vs a 27.2]

and I built up & rode the screwed and glued one for a number of years..