Moparts,

We are looking into getting a fatman mustang II setup and want to see if anyone here has tackled this on a A100.

I have done alot of reading about different ideas but have not seen many photos or recommended setup for the mustang II frontend. We are planning to airbag the truck as well I am open to suggestions based upon your experience.

Thanks,

Craig

FYI

We are planning on putting a 5.7 Hemi with transmission, computer etc when the mustang II setup is completed.

Craig

Not sure if this is a good answer but if you haven't already bought a mustang II front end, another option is the older (pre 98??) Dakota 2x fronts. Keeps the a100 all mopar

How well does the Dakota stuff go in?

if you are looking at a fatman---first look at the weld in dakota
setup--it looks like a fatman---there have been a few posts here with pictures--but i cant think of the name used on it....bob....PS i think it might be industrial chassis inc...bob

Craig, I think I know what A-100 you are talkin' about!
First, consider use. Is this a street only PU with only enough power to get the front light, or is it going to see some air time?
Do you want to make it a canyon carver, or just decent? Due to the weight bias, you will want a big sway bar in front. What is available?
Are you going with a static drop or are you looking at air bags? Again, what's available for your choices?

Coby Gewertz (Church)'s Van Go van has a MII front end installed. He also used a box to change the steering column. Problem is, he didn't do a full build thread anywhere that I know of. He's got a bunch of pics on facebook, but I don't 'do' FB. https://www.facebook.com/coby.gewertz.9
http://rodandkulture.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30
Here's a vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPym946yE58

KSNPVMT did an air conversion on the stock axle.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=684598&highlight=free+candy


Here's the only pic I have of the front suspension on Van Go

the post with pictures is in street rodders---it says "dakota f body-You there poorboy?"----it will probably cost the same as the fatman setup....bob

Craig, I have a must II frontend, a astro van frontend and a Dakota frame over here, we can get "ALL" the necessary measurements from them and decide what frontend will be the best way to go when we start on the A100
don't get ahead of yourself, we need to map out a good plan and then get to it..... Ron...

You guys have already post some good information on here which is more than what I have been able to find searching the internet.

Fortunately I also have Ron's expertise on doing this build but I like to read and learn as much as possible before making a decision.

Hoping to have this going by the end of next summer so I am only in the planning stages right now. My next step is to purchase the crossmember and then start getting the frame and airbags together.

Craig

Craig (and Ron), aside from the front track, I'd be very careful about getting a true wheelhouse size for each front end. Turn the wheels to full lock and see what each requires and how it relates to the stock lock-to-lock. This can be adjusted with offsets of the wheels too, but plan for it.
Here's a pic of the other part Coby used.

And how it looks done...

One more thing to ponder is the trans and rear axle.
There is only enough room for a 727 in a PU without a serious driveshaft problem.
Consider swapping in a late model IRS, so the driveshaft doesn't have to follow the 3rd member. You could probably put a late model trans in then.
Again, if considering air bags, look at what's available before selecting the rear.
Heck, you might try to find a rolled 300 or charger and do a full drivetrain swap. Too bad the front suspension is struts, that will not work!
http://www.airliftperformance.com/applications/domestics/chrysler-300/

http://www.salvageautosauction.com/vehic...illings-Montana

What about a front end out from under a Crown Vic? I hear they make a quick and easy install if the width works out right. A local guy put one under a 60 or 61 Ford unibody pickup, and it looked nice. Maybe go to the Pic n Pull and check one out. Good luck.

JAG?
http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/f100.html
Crown Victoria almost 100 pages
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/716058-buildup-06-crown-vic-front-suspension-into-67-f100.html

I have looked at some of the crown vic stuff posted online. Looks like quite a few people have used (late model Crown Vic) pretty effectively. It would require some modification for the width of the A100.

I personally do not care about the angle of the steering wheel but I am a little afraid of getting too funky when it comes to a steering wheel and any type of steering box.

Craig

Some good stuff on the Crown Vic in the 67 pickup. Looks like some casual reading.

Econoline with a MII swap
http://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t27181-mustang-ii-ifs-build

Notice he also addressed the steering with a gearbox to change the direction from the rack forward to the steering column up and back. In this case, a VW bus one.

Mention of Gene Winfield's Pacifica remake too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMqwv_VUo...e=results_video

excellent stuff!

Thanks

Craig