35Matt | -- 01-19-2016 @ 10:38 PM |
I have a 35 flatbed - in alot of pieces. Im interested in frame swap ideas. Previously i had looked into this and have not come up with much other than keep the stock, however upgrade it, or swap in a new front clip and rear. Im pretty sure i will go the 302 cid route, 8.8 rear, man or auto - havent decided yet. I figured a 85-95 v8 mustang would be a great doner, with the front clip coming from an aftermarket company like fatman or chassis tech. Then i ran across a guy suggesting a late 90's to early 2000's explorer swap, but i never got into the details about the chassis, and i have read that a ranger swap is a poor choice. Lastly I came across a 35/36 truck that was put on a late model Suburban frame/ drive train. I really like the look, not so mich the "Chevy" part of it. Just google the vin of the truck - T0125CLB I would like to keep it all Ford, and am open to anyones thoughts and knowledge on this. I have already priced out fatman and chassis tech at about $5-10k either way for a full frame (fatman), or front/ rear clips & mounts ect..... (Chassis tech) - (then i need to get it welded in cause i cant do it). This message was edited by 35Matt on 1-19-16 @ 10:41 PM
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CharlieStephens | -- 01-20-2016 @ 11:55 AM |
Be sure to also post your question on HAMB, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Charlie Stephens
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shogun1940 | -- 01-22-2016 @ 9:16 AM |
I have seen 40 on a ranger chassis that was asolutly done right,, you could not tell until you looked real close. It was at the gathering of the faithful in mass. If I can find the pic. I will post it
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ken ct. | -- 01-22-2016 @ 10:07 AM |
I was there as a Vendor and that was the worst show for selling that ive been to in quite a few yrs. Sold $ 40 worth spent $450 buying. Never go back there again. ken ct.
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ford38v8 | -- 01-22-2016 @ 5:02 PM |
Tell me, Ken, which two Swap Meets in the contiguous 48 have you not got around to boycotting yet? Alan
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shogun1940 | -- 02-07-2016 @ 10:35 AM |
Ken if you spent $450 ,you should consider it a success if you bought good needed stuff,, unless it was for a Chevy
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shogun1940 | -- 02-07-2016 @ 7:48 PM |
I think this the 39 on a ranger chassis ,,it looks good
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