T5 into '35 winter project

[AnthonyG]

Thx guys for all the good info. It was a good sanity check. Don't think I really wanted to cut-up a beautiful 65K mile '35 chassis. Probably going to move in a different direction, albeit a longer more expensive project. I'm looking into lifting the '35 slant body onto a full up new frame with modern suspension and made to accommodate 5 speed, 6 speed or Auto trans. I have been looking for an early pickup anyway and have read the '35 chassis and drive chain from the '35's will work on pickups from the mid '30's to '41? I think I've read it's good even for early post WW2 pickups? Pending the previously stated is correct I'll use the '35 chassis & drive chain for a pick-up build project. Everything I've seen in my price for pickups would need a complete dis-assembly / rework anyway. I know my chassis and drive chain is perfect and I could clean it up and paint before putting anything on it. A bit aggressive but should be fun and like the idea of working the mechanical's on the chassis's free of a body.