It's been a while since the last update. I finally have the steering under control. As a result of lowering the truck, the front shackles became a major liability. After beefing them up with some welded cross memebers (thank you Jeff Elsworth), I now don't feel terrified when driving over 45 miles per hour.
Nice note on Gizmodo about a
1905 Woods Electric vehicle. Studebaker had them in 1902!