[Beaumont@]

As the title says I need a little help identifying a few parts on a 1970 C10. I just bought the truck and the previous owner couldn't tell me much. It has had a front disc brake conversion done but not sure which years parts were used. Its not aftermarket. I have to replace the steering gear its worn out but may just replace the entire steering system as well. The outer tie rods for sure.
What I know:
-All the ball joints have been recently replaced upper and lower
-The brake hard lines run on the rear of the crossmember
-The steering gear has this part # 7802644
-The rotors are 1 1/4 in wide
-The front brake hoses are too long
Any help would be appreciated the front brake hoses are way too long and look like sh!t. I need to fix this. As well the steering column has been shortened by the looks of it. Why would someone do this? I would like to fix this as well.A welded steering shaft doesn't fill me with confidence. I have attached lots of pics. Any advice would be appreciated.