Thanks fellas. I'm all about what Tom said and am quite grateful for his insights. Figured I'd just toss out this extra feeler out before I sit this man down and talk turkey.
Tom actually called it a buy up to a certain price and also let me know he has any parts I might need. Which is good because I know I need more than a few. fwiw at the bottom of all of the rails I can see all of the standoffs with the round holes in them for attaching the base.