a few questions from a newb (tv mounting, cp layout)

[bigle]

i've acquired a cabinet that i want to convert into a mame machine.  it used to be a 10 yard fight (same cab as qix and zookeeper).  

i plan on mounting a 19" tv but don't want to remove it from the case.  after searching around it seems most people accomplish this by building a shelf and then shimming the monitor in with wood blocks.  unfortunately for me, this style cab has the monitor at a 60 degree angle (approximately) so i won't be able to use the standard shelf method.  so far the best idea i've had is to get someone to hold up the tv in the cab and attemp to make a v shaped cradle to set it in.  does anyone have any experience doing this or any better ideas?

i want to reuse the cp mounting system to maintain the original shape of the cab.  this limits me to just under 23 inches in width and 7 inches in height to work with.  actually, due to blocks underneith i believe its more like 19 inches in width.  will this be enough space to place 2 joysticks with 3 buttons apiece?  my main concerns are the people being too close together and player 1 not having room for his hand due to the raised side design of the cab.   i attached a rough picture of what i am thinking of trying (1 inch grid) below.  once the parts get here i will try some mock ups but was wondering if anyone had done anything similar.

thanks

[bigle]

so attaching the file didn't work.  some advice on how to add a jpg would also be appreciated.

thanks

[spystyle]

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