Hope I don't get kicked off!!
That is the coolest thing I've heard or read all year! I wish you the best of luck!!
Many years ago I took care of a VW shop owners Studes. He had a 53 supercharged Golden Hawk and a 64 Lark. I swapped in an automatic into the Golden Hawk replacing a 3 speed manual. Car was really cool.
I wish you all the best, please keep us updated!!