How 2 letterbox 16:9 sequence into a 4:3 sequence?

We are trying to output sequences that were cut in 16:9 (864x486) so that they can air 4:3 ("letterbox"). There needs to be 2 versions: 16x9 for HD use and a 4:3 SD version.
In Avid (lots of experience in Avid) we would simply nest and apply 3D warp to "squeeze" and "fix" the aspect to letterbox in the 4:3 sequence
... No such luck.
Ideas? - Thanks in advance.
DETAILS:
- Footage shot 16:9 Anamorphic, captured and "Anamorphic" checkbox selected.
- Graphics 16:9 Native 864x486.
- Sequence started with the "Anamorphic" checkbox selected.
- Kona 2 card / G5
G5 Dual 2.5 GHz 2GB DDR SDRAM   Mac OS X (10.4.3)   FCP 5.0.3 // Kona 2 board

Why not? You can just nest the sequence (throw it in your source monitor and cut it into an SD sequence), then drag the nest into the source monitor and play with the aspect ratio in the Distort pane of the motion tab...
Patrick

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