This was a total wasn't it? He may have had front end damage to the extent he had to use other steering. Using what was a available to make a few bucks is fine. My bodyshop buddy use to do this until his business got off the ground. I am sure this wasn't his personal build, but a build to make a few bucks. It is what it is, and someone will soon own it, whatever the price...and just may end up on here... It is different, and who knows what mods the next owner will do, as it WILL be his personal build....