I've also a one piece garbage shower / tub that I'd like to replace soon. Only thing is.. there isn't going to be tub going back in... shower only. The only time I've ever liked a tub was to soak my aches away, rather that wash the dirt from the top, to settle on the bottom. My main bathroom is also upstairs in our condo and the guy who made the place, took the cheapest routes possible, believe me! My old tub/shower will have to come out in at least 6 pieces, if not more. I can't even imagine trying to wrestle a new tub of any size up there.

Thanks for all the warnings ... guess I'll wait until next summer, then decide to redo the floors downstairs instead!!