A quick look and a quick track measure this morning. The width will be ok, right to the edges of the fenders on the 47, but that might be overcome with wheels.

The unibody van frame is considerably wider than the 47 frame. As mentioned, the front is basically a box frame from the trans cross member forward. So, maybe it could be grafted to the front of the truck frame. But, then would be the issue of engine placement.

The suspension basically bolts to the vans front frame. Maybe construct a front frame section for the 47 and bolt it up.

Maybe cut up the original frame and weld the vans in.

Maybe build a full frame from scratch that the van parts will attach to.

Most likely course of action: Remove engine/trans/rear end from the van and find a different vehicle and do a frame swap.

Then again, I like to be different and I love a challenge. Time will tell what I end up doing but, why waste a 32000 mile 1 ton suspension/engine/trans.

Laine.