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205/40r17 is a common import/rice rocket size, lots of choices. 205/45 is also available, just not as common, Cooper makes it, among others. Both will work on a 7" wide wheel, but neither has a very high load rating, approx 1100 lbs per tire, max. If you're running a roadster, they're probably ok, but on a sedan you'll likely have trouble with sidewall impact damage from running too close to the maximum. Most tire manufacturer web sites will have size charts with height, width, load capacity etc, but the average tire store won't.

I also have difficulty seeing my welds in artificial light, it's an age thing. Using a drop light sometimes works, but if it causes your auto helmet to darken your hosed. I've thought about a mini maglight holder on the side of the torch, but haven't done anything about it. Mostly I just whine when I run a nice bead 1/8" from where it belongs.

I lurked for so long I don't know how I got here, probably the hamb or the FTE site.

There was a recent thread posted in ford-truck.com on this very subject. Several people have done the toyota steering box conversion, and there are kits available. Mid Fifty offers a complete kit, including steering box. As far as steering columns, early 90's Jeep Cherokee's (square body) use a GM column, 30" long, all standard GM wiring and double d shaft. More common than the van columns in junkyards, available in tilt, and with or without column shift.