Here is my roadster...future plans include 41 ford axle and speedway gm brakes. I think I will transfer the front tires to smoothies with moons and trim rings.
I like the way your speedster is shaping up. if i already did not have more projects then life left i would love to hot rod a VW. I am not sure if you have checked out Volksrods, i imagine you have.
any way i thought the speedster might look kinda cool with a couple of head rests, like the ones on the spider.
i attached a VERY quick sketch so forgive the quality.
Cool bug. I built one from a car one of my son's friends rolled. I whacked the top off, molded it all in, painted it flat black, 13x7 Ansen sprints and a chromed up 1600 dual port. They make some fun rides.