Originally Posted by littlekings
...would like to put newer disk brake type axle under front...
How do I get a safer more modern setup under the current body and/or frame?

One method is to swap the front axle (and rear axle too if you like)
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bigbolts/p30swap/
Read through that, it's doable, but not simple.

Grigg

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