[cwl1979]

i managed to get the rotten wood out and see how extensive the damage was. I only ended up cutting about 8 inches up.
   
I do think ill have to figure out how to remove the 1/2 round pillars so i do a nice T shaped patch panel. I'm honestly thinking about leaving it as raw wood and putting a nice stain on it instead of papering over it again. I could also install a small LED strip behind the valance and give it an underglow.
Good thing i found a local upholstery shop to work with for some other water damaged pieces. 

Needed to find other things to do while waiting on the overflow tank for the Aqua-hot rebuild.