Posted by Sprint 6 on May 07, 2022 at 04:16:53 from (107.77.209.175):
In Reply to: 1959 F100 frame swap posted by dhermesc on May 06, 2022 at 08:40:09:
Frame swaps are something that either turns out good, or turns out bad. Getting an old Ford cab to sit down around a modern chassis correctly is tricky due to the step wells below the floor. As you stated, a modern frame is much wider. Most older trucks had a 34 inch on center width. A wider frame plays havoc with cab and bed mounting.
Still wanting it to retain its usefulness as a truck is tricky, especially if you are stuck on the 300 six or 302. Ford trucks didn't gain decent front suspension until 1997, by then the 300 and 302 were gone, so those frame would require custom built mountings for your engine choice. If you could stomach using a GM frame, that would be your better bet, as GM has had a more comfortable suspension since the 60's, greatly opening your choices.
Your other option, for better brakes, would be to leave the original frame and suspension and go 4x4. Should be reasonably easy to do since the truck has a beam axle already.
Either way you go, it will take twice as long and cost twice as much as you planned. I can almost guarantee, all those truck prices you listed, those trucks were sold at a loss. Money is no reason to take on projects like this, unless you are a shop paid for the work. Restorations and resto mods only pay off if they are a rare model, or the owner does every stitch of work themselves. A shop built resto mod would run over $30K before the truck was even painted or moving on its own.
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