Replying to Macbook pro tablet mod?

My macbook pro (2011 15") has taken a few small tumbles. Just a few cosmetic dents, but still annoying. I was considering getting replacement parts, because I am also going to do some upgrades soon too, like an ssd, and then a dock and display for my desk, I just got some speakers and a magic mouse. Anyways, my idea was instead of spending all that money just to make it og, I might as well do something cool. I want to convert it to a tablet, likely this winter when I can go without it for a few days (in college now). I am fine with losing the keyboard/mouse, I can get a wireless keyboard. My main Idea was to keep the bottom the same (so I can still access it and do upgrades/maintenance as needed), and then to remove the keyboard/mouse and put the display in facing up. Right now I am looking at touchscreen overlay kits. I don't care about making it fold, I will just put a film on the screen and get a case for it. I also realize that this isn't an easy project, but if anyone can give me any help, I would really appreciate it. I do realize the amount of work, but I think it is within reach for me (I am a mechanical engineering student, so I can also design a new housing etc.).