Projects Need some help with rear axle placement...

So I am finally getting back to this project: 1932 Austin Seven, widened 8",channelled over scratch built frame, '37 Ford front, live axle rear on four bars. In the original planning I was going to hang the axle out back, with an exposed tank sitting above it (just under the rear window)

Part of the thinking originally was to keep a little more space inside - hence a fairly small chop if any too.
Now I am not so sure. I am concerned about proportions. I don't think this treatment would work at all on a full sedan - I have seen it look pretty good on a coupe/truck sized cab. And great on T roadster styles. It seems that it could very easily become too long and just kind of odd looking.This body is halfway in between....?
Anyone got pics of anything done like this (or even a sedan/vicky style body) or some ideas on if it will work aesthetically? I have searched but nothing turned up - that may be my answer right there

I guess that is why when you start a project, you should just carry on and get it done - coming back to something after 2 years makes me want to redo a lot of stuff!

I am hoping someone can help me see what I am not seeing - or even confirm what I am.
Thanks
Barry

 

Anyone...??
Not even worth the trouble of telling me it's a crap question.
Barry

 

On this site, try searching Austin and also Bantam...your body is approaching the appearance of the USA Austin-related coupes and there are many pictures of rods based on those. One problem for both space and styling is the way a lot of body space is concealed under the engine hood...gives the cars big-car proportions, but that concealed space disappears on a hotrod.

 

With your uniqueness and look of your sheet metal I suggest for you to stay the plan with the rear for no other reason than I think I would like it. Although. I am undecided about chopping the top. The body looks good now as is but may look better chopped????? But I agree if chopped only a little, if any.

 

Thanks Bruce
I've taken a look at the Bantam and Austin threads that I could find - nothing along the lines of what I had in mind here.
The space problem you mention is an issue - I figured the car could handle a little more length in the cowl to try to compensate a bit, but then the whole affair starts looking even more stretched out...
I guess I need to brush up my photoshop / sketching skills a little more. (so far it's been photocopier and scissors for the design department!!)
Probably beats building something that looks off and having to tear it all apart again
Thanks
Barry