The dude might own a welding shop, but that sure doesn't mean he's a frame builder or, he may have just built it that way as an "in your face" type deal wanting people to talk about it.... Whatever his reasoning, the truck would sure have a lot better handling and ride plus be a whole lot safer with a properly done front end under it. I would also be a bit suspicious of the heim joints, if he used square tubing for radius rods he could also have used "economy", aka cheap and break easy heim ends... The truck itself is a keeper, looks like you'll just need to tidy up the suspension to make it a fun and safe cruiser!!!!!