Looking for advise.this truck has been in the family since the early 80's and was parked shortly after dad had bought it. parked cause he bought a 56, typical farmer, just park it when you get something different lol..
I have dreamed of fixing this truck up since I was a kid. well now the adventure is about to start it will be a slow venture, but I am hoping to have a driving truck within a year or two. not looking for a show truck, just want to drive this old girl, as for a donor truck, I have a 84 f150 that has a 351w, c4 and a 9" rear, so I am off to a good start there.
I have the front clip off and the old flat head and 3 speed trans out. so next order of business is the mustang II crossmember. I am thinking I should probably pull the cab off now. I have been looking at the welder series coil over version. but before I pull the trigger I would like to hear from anyone out there that has one and how the install went with the cutting that needs to be done. do I need to have my spindles and hubs, control arms tire size etc etc, before so I know where it need to be cut to fit,

 

Sorry, I don't have any advice on installing the front end, but sure looks like a nice truck you're starting with! Have fun!!

 

NICE truck, good start-- I always use Mustang II front kits with power rack, Heidts. Vented rotors, 2" drop spindels--The BEST and safe way to go--EASY to install and directions are easy to understand--I use 1996 - 2000 Explorer rears with DISK brakes-- small c-6 trans with small bell housing--call J.P.L in PA. with questions---- the BEST $ 1,600.00 you will ever spend-- good luck

 

 

 

so man I had it out of the truck for 3 days and had it sold. so using that money to put back into the truck, and thats when I came across welder series cross member

 

what size of tire are you running, that one thing I have to decide on is tire size, I will most likely go with a 15-16' rim but not sure on what a good tire size is for these trucks., I will be doing the 2" drop spindle, as far as welding the cross member and stuff, I have been welding for years and not afraid to tackle something like the welder series MII cross member and 4 link

 

I have the Heidt's Superide ll on my 56, love the ride and handling. I have 7 inch wide x 15 inch with a 4 inch backspace P235/70R15 tire up front. Bottom of the front bumper is 8 1/2" from the road but I have stock height spindles..

 

I have read through your build, very impressive, I am another fellow Canadian, little bit west of you on the prairies.
is there a good place in Canada to order parts?

 

well I ordered the welder series MII coil over cross member and the triangulated 4 link. One question I have. I know I have read somewhere about different width 9" diffs. mine came out of a 84 f150, is it going to be to wide, how easy can it be narrowed if needed.

 

I thought I posted this for you but guess I forgot to click the reply button...lol
Only Canadian vendors I've been dealing with is the Old Car Center in Langley BC and Horton's in Milton Ontario
The Old Car Centre | The Most Complete Source Of Street Rod And Reproduction Parts In Canada
Street Rod & Restoration Parts - Horton Hot Rod Parts

 

thanks for the link I will check them out, im gonna need some control arms and spindle etc soon

 

well tonight I got her stripped down to the frame, slow progress, but still progress. my Paul Hortons welder series trianglated 4 link and MII cross member came today, can't wait to get home and start building it

 

 

Hey FullyFord
Your truck cab floor looks a lot better than our's did... amazed it's not rusted through.
I think I spy an 80's Olds Cutlass hiding back there in one pic.... Any more pics of that ...
We had a nice Cutlass Calais... looked great but could hardly keep it running.

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

(Those are some pretty long views behind your place. ...I'd hate to plow that field).