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Wifes New Truck #824841
10/08/10 02:08 AM
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My wifes new truck is a 39 Fargo half ton flat headsix short box ,pretty much complete ! missin the globe on the hood and the tailgate. This truck also came with a 87 GMDC S15 V6 auto parts truck. the old owner said that the GM chassis was pretty close to the 39 fargo on the width and lenght. Was wonderin if any one has done such a swap or if it be better to get an dakota chassis ??????

any help would be great

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Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: Roadripper] #824842
10/08/10 08:19 AM
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There are a couple of pics in this link of one sitting on a 4x4 s-10 chassis.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103797&highlight=dodge

Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: Flipper1938] #824843
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Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: Roadripper] #824844
10/08/10 01:35 PM
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It probably will fit on the S10/S15 chassis but the front mounted steering box location might be a problem area for radiator fit
If you go with the GM chassis at least think about putting a mopar engine in it

here is a dakota chassis with a 46 dodge PU on it Ron...

http://rides.webshots.com/album/300985977tszAFe

Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: Mopar Ron] #824845
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Cool truck man i have a 1941 Dodge i keep the original fram but a mustang 2 front end whit rack and pion it work good also running a 34oco 4 speed posi rear end great compo .Good luck whit your project.

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Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: 73b3challenger] #824846
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Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: Roadripper] #824847
03/07/11 02:11 AM
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I have a 93 plymouth van FWD 3 liter 4 speed auto , was wondering if they make rear wheel drive trans to fit this motor? Has anyone ever done this kinda swap? This motor would make a good drive train for the old fargo ran good any help would be great thanks mike

Re: Wifes New Truck [Re: Roadripper] #824848
03/07/11 11:09 PM
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Roadripper,
The biggest issue with the mini van motor is that it sits sideways in the frame. By the time you got the motor turned the right way, and then found a trans that might work, I think you would have as much time and energy in it as you would have in using a better option. If you want a V6, A Dakota V6 would be a much better option, then you could hijack the, trans, frame, and nearly everything else you might need. Gene







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