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EFV-8 Club Forum / Light Commercial Truck Discussion / 35 Ford Frame

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35Matt
01-19-2016 @ 10:38 PM
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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

CharlieStephens
01-20-2016 @ 11:55 AM
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Be sure to also post your question on HAMB, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

Charlie Stephens

shogun1940
01-22-2016 @ 9:16 AM
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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

ken ct.
01-22-2016 @ 10:07 AM
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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.

ford38v8
01-22-2016 @ 5:02 PM
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Tell me, Ken, which two Swap Meets in the contiguous 48 have you not got around to boycotting yet?

Alan

shogun1940
02-07-2016 @ 10:35 AM
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Ken if you spent $450 ,you should consider it a success if you bought good needed stuff,, unless it was for a Chevy

shogun1940
02-07-2016 @ 7:48 PM
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I think this the 39 on a ranger chassis ,,it looks good

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