mopar street rodders?

I occasionally see threads where a member is doing a 40-50's mopar. I have had the hots for a 50's car and found a decent one cheap enough other day. A 50 2 door ply. cranbrook. OK who named it cranbrook??????
Everything costs and I have always ben a hands on, get it done for as few as possible kinda guy. I had a 49 Chevy in HS 50 odd years ago so I know this car will need better everything! I have a good 318, A833, 8 3/4 all that but what I need is a receipe for the suspension, steering, ,, I see where people have used the Scarebird deal for front discs ( yes rather have something even less $ than that!!!!
I really do not want to drop it on a Dakota (or whatever fits) frame is possible. No cutting and welding front sun frames off IF bodies. NO I do not want chevy and ford parts (too much) IF possible. OK so I am picky.
Any and all advise /suggestions are welcome!