Alrighty, I posted a question in the other forum to see if someone has the info or can measure it for me. I do believe the ability exists to use a modern truck clip to graft for dropping it or putting IFS on the 61-64 f100. iWith a lot of other nice things to swap over as well. I know the bolt pattern will be funky but that can be changed. The biggest huddle I can see will be the added length of the newer front and I think the new stlye frame is boxed to begin with. So the 61-64 frame may need to be spread to fit inside the other. I can't say for sure but that is my theory.

 

Mark, Why wouldn't you just try grafting the sheetmetal to the newer chassis?

I think with 6 mount points it would be much easier to make that work than playing with the old 60s chassis.

Your thoughts??

John

 

That could be a possibility. The problem may lay with suitible frames though. If memory serves me right there are crumple zones designed into the frame to absorb inpacts just like the body. Finding an intact frame maybe more of a chore then finding a good front clip. This thought is more of a theory then fact at this point. To be able to swap the sheet metal would be great. Then you can have every creature comfort just by wiring it into the cab. Not to mention adding a few more safety items and parts availibility.
Another thought is building a weld in support system using the new truck parts similiar to the IFS kits out there today. You know where you buy the 1/4" preformed steel kit and pull the rest of the parts from your donor.
There is going to be a million different ways to do it. It's just a matter of finding the safest cost effective manor that wont make you wonder if it will hold. Or produce a product that looks great but in all actuality is too expensive for the everyday builder to buy.
I myself am on the budget builder program. The military is by no means paying a 6 figure salary comparable to the civilian sector with the qualifications I have. Hence another reason I plan to open up a small buisness to help people do what they need to on their cars. The thought of buying parts or services from some of the companies out there and being gouged as much as we are for mid century technology drives me nuts. Granted some of the things out there warrant paying extra money for IF the parts are no longer made or has been reenigneered for added strength and safety. 90% of the items I see aren't made that way. Ok enough with my ranting.
The whole point of this topic is to find suitible ideas to fill the void for an IFS system that is meant to handle the weight and safety requirments for dailey driving up and down a dirt road. We have some of the greatest minds running around on this board. I want to see some of those great minds come up with a system that does what we want since we do love and drive these trucks. Now I am going to go grab some more meds before I start to feel my shoulder on fire. Hopefully they aren't inpacting my thought too much. LOL