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Old May 30, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Subframes?

I have a 56 f100 witch for the most part stock supp,i am looking at doing a subframe not sure what to go with or what would work as far as instalation (ford-chevy) would prefer ford all the way.I have heard alot about camaro/nova/pontiac subs but i am looking at keeping it all ford i would like to find some info on ltd/lincoln/cougar years and makes i would appreciate it very much.....thanks john
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Hello John

and welcome to FTE... the best place to find info on your truck.

read over this article and the sticky at the top of the forum on Tips and Tricks...lots of good accumulated info there for the newbies and us old guys that forget stuff...

enjoy the site... post a few times and get your post count up you can show us some pictures of your truck... most of all , have a good time... we're here to help if we can

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Adapting Major Components of 1948 to 1960 Ford Trucks .: Articles
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Perhaps a Mustang II crossmember would be better. It's certainly a lot easier and maybe it would be Ford enough for you...
 
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