03 Dakota ext cab

[Vimes]

I would take a look at the Detroit Speed universal front clip. I used one on my 57 Buick wagon. It’s a nice piece. No Limit Engineering has a front clip too. They are narrower track widths, around 60”.



Also curious why you can’t just raise the engine and push it forward. I have C5 cradles and suspension etc in my 56 Cameo and the engine sits very low in the engine bay. Lots of room to go higher. Have you ruled out using a rear sump oil pan.

I'll take a look at them, thanks.

We were looking at it with the idea of using a rear sump oil pan. It also looks like you had more room in front of the firewall to work with than I do. Stock, the Dakota can handle a V8 but it puts the center of the engine just ahead of the front wheels. Your Cameo (and those are nice looking trucks) has more room to work with from the wheel centerline to the firewall. My firewall is practically at the wheel well opening.

He also just reported back that the Charger stuff won't work.