New drag car- Beware not mopar

Strip it, then dip it, then primer that bad boy. I love altered cars. Do let anyone tell you not to do it. You'll learn something.

I would stuff a straight axle in front use a Falcon Van (still around) straight axle and leafs and hardware to mount it. Do you onw a mig welder? It might time to cough up the cash for one. Stuff some Zoomies out the side. See link.

I like the 440 power plant idea. Don't even worry about the body. If there's no safety issues have fun. This is a good project to hone your fabrication skills. Make sure it's safe; has brakes and actually stops. Don't worry how fast it is or how much chrome she's going to wear, this is a rat rod altered dragger that should be driven.

Cage it too. It's not hard, just a takes some time to learn.

Check these out for inspiration.
http://homepage.mac.com/ssven5/Sites/Svensworldofwheels/images/65falcon/65falcon_page.html
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/falcon-pages/415919-1965-falcon-drag-car-home-made-hell-car.html