[Ron Ramirez]

I agree, since it has already been modified, might as well cut another upper front panel with a correctly proportioned, octagon dial opening, and keep the S-C chassis. Or the OP might opt to have a completely new panel made for, say, a 1936 Philco chassis. That's completely up to you, Ryan. (I personally prefer 1936 Philcos to 1937 models; the 1936 sets are easier to service, I think. Either year would be correct for this cabinet style.)

And yes, many Stromberg-Carlson sets are of excellent quality, often over-engineered, due at least in some part to their years of experience making telephones before they started making radios.

I've had a couple S-C sets cross my workbench, and was impressed enough to say that I feel these may be one of the "sleeper" brands of the antique radio world.