Yes I did make the disc brake mounts myself. I had the wheels with a ford bolt pattern. I wanted to use them the frant axle is 50's chevy truck. the kit was like 240$ plus. and then to have the spindles machined. I could not afford that so I went to u pick it and got the hubs off a cordoba. made...
It goes and Stops almost as Fast. 11in discs on front and 10 inch disc on rear. It turns well and rides smooth so far but need the shocks on front and the panhard bar and some braces before I take it anywhere on the road. I Built Race cars for 10 years before I got into Rats. Its gotta go stop...
your right it has front suspension was a mock up to get rolling had to keep it rolling around and your right I gotta brace the spring bracket put on panhard bar and brackets and shocks yet. Its still in Progress but Getting close.
I am working on a Rat Rod project. I did not have anything to begin with but knew what I wanted when I was finished. I could not find or afford an original cowl. so in Ratting Style I cut up a wheelbarrow and made some parts. the rest is steel tube and sheet then covered in wood.