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One thing to consider is rebuilding the original straight axle, adding the yota steering...... nothing like keeping it simple. I went with a Crown Vic front clip in my 53M100 but after reading in the 48/60 forum: 1948 - 1960 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums I would really do alot more thinking about keeping that straight axle in it unless you have to have race car handling.
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i think i might try going with a jag front end if i can find one, the chrysler clips are another option but i hate chrysler so it would be a last resort.
all im going for is a safe, reliable, easy driving truck. I think the plan is to sell it in a year or two once i get the kinks worked out so low cost in the build is important to me. I can build 2 sbc to one sbf and 10 to one flathead so its kinda a no brainer
all im going for is a safe, reliable, easy driving truck. I think the plan is to sell it in a year or two once i get the kinks worked out so low cost in the build is important to me. I can build 2 sbc to one sbf and 10 to one flathead so its kinda a no brainer
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Beware that old trucks are a major money pit.........just don`t ask me how I know!
I wouldn`t start work on anything unless I plan to keep for a long while and get some use from, selling at a loss is always a good possibility.
I wouldn`t start work on anything unless I plan to keep for a long while and get some use from, selling at a loss is always a good possibility.
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still not sure what im gonna do with it, im doing the tranny upgrade on the 53 right now and im getting the urge to do the 48. If i could only make up my mind on what i want to do id be set.