Lightweight K-Frame and Steering

dropped spindles are going to be hard to find.
rack and pinion is going to be expensive and youll lose turning radius with little gains.
strong+light=$$$
brakes are doable, scarebird toyota conversion or wilwood

alterk8tion front end with rack option..you are already saving ~#100 with a slant, use the money to turbo it and have a fast light car?