Thanks to radioking (Rich) for answering my wanted post and selling me his nice Gretsch 3ply 1950 virgin bass drum.
See link below how this all worked out for me and my Orphan Cadillac Green 3ply 50's Gretsch kit.
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=27845
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(I posted this a few days ago in the General Questions area of the Forum but I think that was the wrong place)