Originally Posted by
John-1967
Hello;
I am considering the restoration of a 1948 - 1950 ford pickup. I would like to retrofit the body onto a modern frame, I was thinking a Ranger frame. What is the best frame, fit-wise to use? Is this a big job? Is a Ranger extended cab too long?
Any help / comments are welcome
Thanks
john the rookie
Get ready for it cause here it comes....
Nothing against wanting to do this and I know very little about the subject but a quick search will get you a VERY long list of pro, cons and differing opinions on the subject. Long story short you are better off keeping the stock frame and retro fitting the important items onto it. Disc brakes, power steering and the like. Unless you like grueling punishment and are a master fabricator I would suggest NOT doing it. Just my .02
That being said there is a site that has some info on using the S10 frame. It is for a Chevy body though not a ford. Good Luck man!!!