The stock MII arms aren't the most durable, never have had a bit of trouble with the tubular arms, I have used Heidt's on a number of cars. Both good and bad reviews on Fat Man, never have used his stuff myself so I can't say how they are first hand. I've got a pic in my gallery of a frame for a '49 Merc that I built, all Heidt's with the air ride conversion thrown in. If you don't mind and extra bar or two on the front ent, Art Morrison has a Stree Strut for sale now, neat looking set up, best part is you can use a tubular crossmember instead of the lareger MII type crossmember, which shoul allow the engine to be mounted an inch or so lower.... Have fun with your build, keep us updated.


For what it's worth, I think that '47 Ford should have Blue Oval power, but Lord knows I'm in the minority around here!!!!!!