Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: Scott Carl]
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11/13/12 10:19 AM
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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
I know you will here different but the Mustang II will be at the max with the weight of that vehicle. I think the Dakota 2x front is a much better choice.
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: crazyjjk]
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11/13/12 12:34 PM
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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
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: savoy64]
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11/13/12 01:31 PM
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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.9http://rodandkulture.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30Here's a vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPym946yE58KSNPVMT did an air conversion on the stock axle. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=684598&highlight=free+candyHere's the only pic I have of the front suspension on Van Go
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: savoy64]
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11/13/12 09:03 PM
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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...
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: Mopar Ron]
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11/14/12 08:57 PM
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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?
Down to just a blue car now.
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: JonGottaDemonDad]
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11/15/12 11:08 AM
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AMC Pacer IFS...If the frame rails are 32 or a little less it would work perfectly. You can go slightly wider but if you are around 34 you will have to cut into the spring pockets and use narrower springs.
I'm trying to see if I can get one in my 68 Scout but I'm at roughly 34 inches for my frame.
1970 Dodge d100/eventually going on a 77 D100 frame
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: JonsGottaDusta]
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11/15/12 02:42 PM
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You are welcome! I would assume you want to slam it if Air Bags are in the plans. So how much handling are you planning on? Sure something that has a roof at around 6 feet isn't going to kick butt on the Hotchkis Challenger, but some guys trade looks for corner G's, look at the gassers being built. However if you want a good cornering van, another source is circle track stuff. It's often cheaper than rod stuff, because they have to meet a lower price point and the typical user buys more than one part per car, due to race damage. Grab a Circle Track mag and send for catalogs.
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Re: 1965 A100 pickup conversion to Mustang II
[Re: Soopernaut]
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11/16/12 10:06 PM
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We are looking at the aftermarket application so we are going to purchase a custom mustang II crossmember like the one below. http://www.fulltiltstreetrods.com/cross_members.htmThis crossmember will be a custom width for our application. With the A100 the rack is behind the steering wheel so everything is reversed which takes out your typical standard passenger application. I have done alot of reading and still a noob when it comes to this work and all that is entails. Ron (Mopar Ron) is the street rod expert so I am gleaning from his 40 years of experience to get this job done right. We want to use the truck for a variety of purposes from daily driver to making some longer trip around SoCal for a business we are starting. Currently we are not planning to autocross the truck but it will make some passes at Barona when it is all done. But I am certainly open to all suggestions when it comes to making this vehicle handle better. We are hoping the A100 and a 5.7 Hemi drive train will do pretty good on the 1/8 mile. It will take some time to read though all the link you have posted the resources are amazing. I love your suggestions as we are investigating each one for the best direction for this build. We actually put the A100 up for sale for a few months since we have a few project already in the yard. We had people offer to take it off our hands at junkyard prices so I decided to keep it and build it to drive around town. Your knowledge is helping to influence our direction! Craig
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