Need help updating my '48 Hudson's front suspension

Hi everyone!
It's been a while since aI posted on the board, just finished my '75 AMC Hornet, and now I am moving on to my Hudson.
I pulled the engine and ****** and wanted to put a newer engine and ****** combination in it as well as upgrade the front suspension. I was thinking of a 440 out of a '76 Chrysler wagon, have it kicking around. Maybe too heavy? Is there a front clip out there that would be best suited for my application?

Thanks for the help!

JD

 

www.cl***iccar.com has a forum for Hudsons stock and modified.

 

Thanks for the link!

 

We (Roger's Rod & Custom where I hang out) are building a 46 Hudson pickup on a 46 Hudson sedan ch***is (same suspension but shorter wheelbase). It will be getting a Chevy big block. In front we used a clip from Fatman Fabrications. It went in without hastle.

The 46 Hudsons were built on frames but the front clip is identical to the later unit body stubs.

I can post some pictures tomorrow evening if you are intrested.