New project! The "Red Herring"

[JJorgensen52]

Originally Posted by iowaboynca

Unless you already have a donor truck, why not just add a MII front? Your frame looks like it would be OK.

There are some issues with the rear of the frame:




I haven't gotten dug into it yet, but I suspect the front may be similar.

That said, for the intended purpose for this truck, I'd rather use a factory engineered frame, suspension and brake set-up and be less concerned about non-mechanically inclined drivers. Also, ease of service is a factor, and cheapness of good clean frame donors around here.