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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crazyjjk
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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
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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! ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif) 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 ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbs.gif) don't get ahead of yourself, we need to map out a good plan and then get to it..... ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/coool.gif) Ron... ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/punkrocka.gif)
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