Geary... there is NO logic and you're giving the builder too much credit here thinking they knew what they were doing!
Here's my thoughts. Based on the s#!t quality of the welds... this person was clueless and the worst of "do it yourselfers" With no clue or mechanical knowledge/background, their goal was to make a square peg fit into a round hole by the easiest possible means.
OR,
A so called "professional" taking the easy way out.
Mark
427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.