I'm contemplating a truck project and don't want to use a Mustang II conversion. Has anyone used a Dakota frame under a '48-'52 Ford truck? I know the front suspension is used with the aftermarket crossmember. Or, can a Dakota front frame section/suspension be grafted to the original Ford frame similar to using a Nova subframe? What kind of clearance issues are encountered dropping a Chevy small block in this combination?
I am one year away from being able to help you. My '53 has a 95 Dakota front end and *gasp* a 350 motor. Post over here and you may find what you need. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/
if your good at welding,cutting,and fabing,and can read a ruler the swap should be no real trouble,you should have alot less trouble because the front frame rails on the dakota frame should be fairly straight,and alittle higher then car frame rails so clearance problems on things should me at a min.
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