Looks like to me that the hood/grill are a different color then cab. Definitely a stripped down/hopped up roadster. Solid wheels? Look at all the kids on bicycles checking it out. http://forums.aaca.org/topic/311480-a-1920-hot-rod-gow-job/
Looks to me like it has the front spring in front of and above the crossmember, maybe with a bracket?. Can't tell for sure, but are the front wishbones split?
Looks like a good bit of early aftermarket parts- might be a combination of: Mercury body (the windshield has a Mercury look to it) Michelin wheels Laurel front end