I thought a T bucket (kit type) would be a good 1st attempt at a hot rod. Then i ran across a 27 track roadster that had been sitting for about 10 years. It was a roller, kinda. Double tube truss chassis with IFS and rack and pinion steering all designed and built by the original owner. I have run disk brakes all the way around,run all brake lines, cut in the doors and trunk lid. Also covering the frame rails, adding a hood with sides.
Sounds like you are on the right track to a good ride. But no pics there yet.................try again so we can see what ya got! good luck with the build
lets see; foot brakes operated by your foot hand brake operated by your hand..... i guess it could eliminate side stepping the clutch or make power braking easier.