Having built 3 rides with the Volare/Aspen clip, and having done 2 Dakota clip/full frame rides, hands down the Dakota wins. Its easier to find, easier to mount, fits better, is more modern then the Volare, and when your done, the Dakota handles and rides better (OK ,maybe not ride better), but much more firm and stable ride, the Volare was a nice soft ride, unfortunately, it felt like mush if you took a corner too fast.

That 51 Fargo will fit on a Dakota frame very nicely. The Volare would be worth grabbing if it was priced right, there are a lot of do-dads that come in handy from them.

I have a complete Volare k-member sitting here that will probably end up scrap, I'm not building another Volare clipped car. Gene