I have this question. Did you ever do anything about changing the front suspension rear end. I saw on first page where it was mentioned the JMF body front suspension and the 711-4 B body rear or 8.8 Ford??
Thanks for asking! I have not done anything (yet) concerning the front or rear end. Many Members on the P15D24 forum have said that the 71/74 B Body 8.75 is a virtual drop in as the perches line up with the springs just fine. Others have used the 8.8 with mods - perches, long/short side mods etc. since most have disc brakes. I did buy a 71 B 8.75 with no pumpkin (I have one with 3.55’s and a Sure Grip) or brakes (I have a disc conversion from TSR which is similar to Dr Diff’s), so the rear end is pretty well covered. I understand the FMJ front end was pretty popular as it’s easily adaptable to these cars (and trucks). On that forum the conversion to R & P using a Cavalier rack is said to be easily doable as is using the stock spindles with a Rusty Hope disc conversion. There’are guys on that forum who says a pre-96 Dakota clip is easily done, but if any pics have been posted, I’ll be damned if I can find them.
If I get one it will have to use the old frame and some modern f. suspension and I do have a good 318 4 speed for motivation.
Have you seen what a store bought frame, running gear costs!!! Where do people get that kind of $$$$ for their toys!?????
I’m thinking along the same lines except I am using more or less what I have on hand. I have a 92 2 wheel drive Dak that could yield it’s R & P front clip and it’s 3.9/A500 drivetrain along with it’s computer and wiring harness and quite possibly it’s AC system. We’re quite aways from that point though.
