My son is dealing with an original frame and suspension on a 57 Dodge wagon. If power steering is, or will be in play, do a Dakota clip. The original power steering is an unusual system that only fits a few years, and has little road feel. If you car has manual steering and you want to add power, you will have to deal with the original setup.

This day and age, finding a good Dakota donor that can still be converted to 5 bolt wheels (88-96) is getting tough, and depending on your motor choice, you really have to watch the motor height for hood clearance.

Fortunately, there is a lot of documentation right here concerning these cars. Read up, it can get pretty complex. Gene