BB,
Yeah, I've had friends like that too. I found this guys website today:
http://warnersguitarshop.com/
He's here in OKC, but if you click on the last link on the left side of the page, the one that has pictures some of his repair projects, you'll see some of the acoustic repairs he's done. He does pretty good work. That said you might be able to give him a call and ask him whether or not it's possible to do what your friend wants done...good luck.