Where can I find an old computer case from the 80's?

Polyos

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Hey, I'm curious if anyone knows where I could find a computer case (gutted/non-gutted doesn't matter) from around 1980-1990. I'm looking for a particular case style that was used in a few older computers, but my searches turn up nothing. The style I've been looking for is something like this
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Basically a computer with a built-in keyboard and monitor (to summarize). I'm wanting one of these cases so I can rebuild it for fun. Add cooling, modern motherboard, maybe a quad core if there's room. Doubt it could support an 8-core. As well as a small hard drive, USB bays/cheap GPU, small PSU, and a cheap optical drive. It would end up being a really fun nostalgic piece I could have in my room, and use as well.
This would be of course something that would be a long project for me. Something I can expand on, which is why I'd enjoy it. For the screen, I'd replace it with a very thin monitor. Anywho, let me know. I hope these old computers even gutted, aren't really expensive. Thank you.
 

Polyos

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Ah, perfect answer. I found a few cheap ones using "luggable" one of which is only $50, and has a "built in printer" which I could take out. The space for the printer would be great because it has a door, which once the printer is gutted I can throw a mesh under the door and use it as an exhaust. (I was worried about cooling with these since I don't want to modify the exterior of the case). I've also been in contact with someone who can convert the keyboard to use USB (useful with the new parts). As far as a new monitor/screen goes... Not sure. Too small to seriously use. If I'm ever using the computer for 'fun', I may just hook up another monitor. Perhaps I can turn the floppy bays in the front into USB expansion bays, as well as a CD drive. But I'm getting way too ahead of myself and need to take measurements after ordering a case.

I appreciate your answer and if you have anything else you feel like saying, reply! I may be way ahead of myself and not even realize it ;) haha.