| From this truck we salvaged the frame and suspension. We chose this platform because it would give us a good starting point with present-day technology: independent front suspension, power steering, and disc brakes. It is easy to service and parts are relatively inexpensive. The 2WD rear end was swapped out for a 1989 4WD unit which is four inches wider and brings the rear wheel stance out to the correct 1953 width. The front suspension uses billet wheel spacers to bring the stance out to specs. We also used the brake pedal firewall-to-dash bracket (a near perfect fit) and gas tank. |
