Went on your site, that is waaaay cool!
Very much like what I'm trying to do with my 356TD, but a lot more work -- good on ya!
Sorry to hear of your lost work, hope you can get back on track.
For a body, how about something like a Lotus 11, but with fastback or kammback top?
http://www.historiclotusregister.co....otus11-515.jpg