Great to have you back Mark. Fantastic progress.
I have put both side view photos together, and lighten up one of them and got rid of the bright sunlight on the other so I could compare them a bit better.
I personally prefer the longer wheel base. So me that looks better in balance, and the rear, behind the wheels does feel more proportional than on the one where you moved the rear axle forward. To me that balance is off, and the wheelbase looks a bit stubby, and the rear overhang to much. But the slight off angle on the top pic make it hard to see.
Enjoy the beauty of Customizing