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I know I don't have a say in this [although if I stand too close, I might end up aligning it eventually], but...

...does Craig have frugal and workable alternatives, other than putting Pinto hardware under all that weight?

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actually a A100 with a V8 weighs in at just around 3000lbs(a 78 V8 mustang II is around 3300lbs)
I know of a lot heaver streetrods that have the must II frontend in them and they work just fine.
I would trust one upwards of 3600-3700lbs.
we will be using a fatman crossmember and they are made from 3/16 plate and we would be going with tube "A" arms as well as a power rack and 11" brakes

I don't see a problem using one, but we are open to any different ideas
I have no problem using something that looks like it would be better.

I have thought hard about the Dakota because they also have a rack mounted in front but with some quick measurements it looks like it might be just a hair to wide, dakota's have wheels with about 5 1/2" back space, if you go with anything else the front track get pretty close to the fender.

we are still looking,any ideas would be help full.
but as of now I lean towards the must II Ron...