40 pickup front clip on a 46 ford pickup

[45yellowford]

I have most of the parts for a 40 ford pickup front clip and I would like to put it on my 46 ford pickup. Has anyone done this? What problems am I going to have? Thanks, 45yellowford

 

[Mike B]

I'm sure it can be done, but 35-41 truck (to 40 with cars) frames are quite a bit different than the 42-through F1 series of pickup frames.

 

[skidmarks]

Rcab sits too high for one thing. Most that have been done look horrible. The only one I have seen on the stock 42-47 frame that looked OK the cab had been channeled about 6" and had a mustang II front end. But then there is the running board issue to custom fit

If you want it to look right change the cab over to the 35-40 frame like mentioned above but there are a few little things that still need adjusted to work

 

[Vanspeed]

Why not locate a 46-47 front clip? I love the jail bar pickups and they just don't get the attention they deserve.

 

[Krylon32]

I've seen a couple of attempts at this and they were fugly!

 

[Karl Wescott]

Refer to this thread http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20611 It will tell you all you need to know but were afraid to ask.

 

[Hamtown Al]

^^^^What Karl said!!

 

[45yellowford]

Thanks for the info. You convinced me not to try the change.
45yellowford

 

[45yellowford]

I now have a 41 Ford Pickup front clip for sale. I will take it to the next swap meet unless someone on Ford barn is interested. Freight could be an issue since I live in Idaho.
45yellowford

 

[Ralph Moore]

That's a good looking truck. Doesn't need any changing!