I have seen this
link a few times and got to wondering. Does anyone know what all is necessary to constructing a transport? Out of say, this drive?

I am assuming that it wouldn't be entirely difficult san construction of the chassis. I think the tricky part might come from control of the transport, via remote or buttons.
I see so many audio companies making DACs or one box players and so few companies making transports that require a second mortgage. I have always loved the inherant coolness of a top loading transport. I wonder if this would make for a fun group project here?