Cool Chevy Project.. I said the same thing when I started (SHORT TERM).. Now It's been 9 years and she's FINALLY coming together..

The Spindles indeed look Ford with the round backings to them.. What's that ball-shaped thing at the bottom for? - I used a 66' Chevy Van I-Beam out front and a Ford Explorer 96+UP Disc rear Axle..

I'll keep an eye on yours..

Mine is a 31' It's here:
http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45403

Rob