Lucky,
Thank you!!! The Jag idea sounds like the way to go to keep most of the truck in tact. What size calipers do they have and bolt pattern? Are they reasonable $ to get new ones and have them drilled??? Same with calipers?
Thanks again.

Thanks everyone. Anyone looked at a early Dakota 5 lug frame?? Clip it?? Track width is just shy of 62. They can be had relatively cheap around here... Icky, I agree. I had purchased a CV front end for it, but did not like the wide stace. Now I am looking for a nice tucked in look, but yeah, the S10...

William, I totally agree!! If $ was no object I would do a MII in a heartbeat. I'm in the realm of I have more time than money kinda thing.... Stay at home dad right now after being layed off. I have access to a entire s10 truck.... The s10 frames are strong and when boxed, real strong for a 1/2 ton...

Searched for this and did not find much info. I am now looking at using a entire S10 frame and drop it on my shortbed unibody. I like the narrow look of the front end to tuck wheels in as I want to drop truck a few inches. Can fab in my 9". Like the front end and endless upgrades to suspension ...

Paul,
I will definitely look into the early Panther front ends....
Yeah, swapping entire frame off the Lemans is daunting as the frame extends way out wide and is curved, to flat like a truck frame.....
Thanks again Paul!!
Jason

Paul, I had a cv front end but did not like the dimensions being too wide.. I want a real tucked in low look. Trying to find a happy medium... Not afraid of fabrication and welding and boxing in, etc.... The GM frame measures in at about 35" (outer) and our uni's outside frame measures about 31...

Well, I have been going round and round on front ends... Cost, ease, etc.... Have a buddy who is willing to give me a 72 Pontiac Lemans (smashed in rear) front end with Disk brakes, etc... Pretty much donor car/ frame. Has anyone went this route??? Pro's /con's, etc, would be great... Width of this ...

Call around to some shops. Paint camera is called a spectrometer. I've had really good luck with matches using them....
That sucks ya got whacked....

X3. !!!!!

Anyone see the truck on the auction block???It was a blue/white 65' 1/2 ton long bed I believe. Went for around. $20k.... Nice truck!!!!

To a fellow new guy, welcome from Oregon!!!

Great info guys!!!
Love the numbers Toyz!!! Exactly what I was looking for!!!!
SPark, I read your thread and like the set up!!! Looks well built!! It was $800 and you had to supply the arms, spindle, rotors, etc????

Anyone know offhand the track width of our trucks (62') in stock form??? And what is a CV set up??? Early and later 03' and up...
Thanks!!
You guys are awesome and giving me great invaluable info!!!

I hear on time. I have had my 62 short uni sitting for 4 years now after the 223 locked up on her.. Yarded motor and she's empty in the engine bay calling at me to give her a new life !! Have motor being build for her, but a slow process..
She is just sitting and it's killing me !!!!

Rick,
I'd say your going for it!!!!!!

Paul, What years were those made??. Obviously pre '03, but curious how far back to look for. Is the width narrower than the '03 and later version?? Sounds like I have a pretty vast array of options to choose from... As a kid riding in my 62 truck ( given to me by my folks ) that straight axle was al...

Thanks so much guys for the responses!!!! I figured I was going be welding no matter what (no biggie), but needed a solid direction to go.... Crown Vic front ends go for about $400 out west here at the yards... Now I have some decisions to make... Indy, what front clip from Ford/ GM would be the eas...

Was not sure where to post... I"ll try over there or try a monitor to move it..
Thanks.

Ok, I am at a crossroad... Read both arguments for and against.... The CV is a great front end and decently priced, but people say they are a bit wide and wheels are tough to find ( true??? ) Mustang II front ends are tried and true, but expensive.... Any input from anyone who has done either one???...

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