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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 12:21 AM
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hey, could I also get that artical... bjorny_17(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
 
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Old Sep 4, 2001 | 04:51 PM
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Hi Alex, I have a 55 F100 in need of a good clip. I am very interested in the Jag swap. Please post it to my FTE mailbox, or my email. Thanks, John
The address is: jcdawson_us(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
p.s., I'm also interested in a rear swap. Do you have the info for a Jag rear as well? Thanks again
 
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Old Sep 5, 2001 | 04:03 PM
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Where's "around here" ? I'd like to find a "rotted body" Jag for the front as well as the rear end. Thanks

 
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Old Sep 5, 2001 | 06:47 PM
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Add me to the list to sent the article to
truckzilla@quiknet.com
 
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 05:37 PM
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RB'S has a bolt in IFS for a 47-55 chevy, they may carry one for the ford.
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 02:25 AM
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I'm building a '56 and used a Gibbons kit. True bolt in. Uses
mid '70 Mopar front suspension parts. No welding, bolts into existing holes in the frame. Gibbons Fiberglass Reproductions
843-395-6200. Good luck.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2001 | 09:27 AM
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how hard is it to find those parts for the IFS of the MOPAR...have a 55 F100 too and thinking of doing the same exact thing....


55 Ford F100
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still in the works...
running 223/3spd :-)



 
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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 12:56 AM
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I live in south central PA and had no trouble locating a donor car. Even found a local small town Mopar dealer that had or would order parts to rebuild the front end. Gibbons was also helpful in locating parts. Very easy install less than 4 hrs.
No welding. crossmember lines up to existing holes in the frame. Just bolt it in and add the Mopar parts. If you live near a car/truck show that Gibbons attends talk to them about bringing your parts to the show and save the freight. The guy I dealt with is Kyle Bond at the SC shop. 843-395-6200 GOOD LUCK
 
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 07:13 AM
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Looks like you've opened a can of worms! Would you send it to me, too? christian1025@prodigy.net
Thanks!

Erik Christian
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Old Nov 1, 2001 | 12:12 PM
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well im a brand new member and i cant find where anyone posted where to get the jag info so if someone would put that in this thread that would be cool for many,..or add me to the list of me toos
thanks jp/55f00
 
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Old Nov 2, 2001 | 06:25 PM
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Please add my name to the list of truckers you are sending the Jaguar front suspension article to. ghaener@voyager.net
 
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Old Nov 2, 2001 | 06:29 PM
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Exactly which mid seventies mopar front suspension is used or will fit
 
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Old Nov 2, 2001 | 06:36 PM
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Is this the front frame clip that is sold by RB's? The one that uses 78 to 88 GM "A" or "G" body front suspension.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2001 | 11:09 PM
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Use front end parts from 75 - 78 Chrysler cordoba. There are other donor cars. Contact Gibbons at 843-295-6200 or check out their website www.gibbonfiberglass.com
 
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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 10:53 PM
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FYI, the December issue of Custom Classic Trucks (Yellow '56 F100 on the Cover) has a long article on front suspension options.

Tim in Burien
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