What's a good chassis for a 37 Ford P/U?

I am trying to help a buddy find info for a chassis to put a 37 Ford p/u body on. He has a 302 Ford engine, and limited budget. Any info or resources would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Krue1

I built my own out of 2x4 tube. With about $130 worth of steel and $350 for a front crossmember, I had what I needed to make a frame. That was 2 years ago

I know steel is much higher now, but the price of pre-fab frames is much higher as well.

I was going to buy one from Fat Man Fab. before I decided to make my own. They seemed to be the best value at the time.

I don't have a 37 ford but I have a 37 chevy and I used a AMC pacer front end that I got from the junk yard for $250.00. Works great and you have a rack and disc brakes

There is no frame swap that will work w/your car & look rite. Some use the S-10 but, I do not care for the finished product & you have to have years of skill to pull it off. Use your stock frame & change the suspension. If you do not have a frame look for one. Remember the hunt is half the fun.
If you do have the stk frame ask us what you can do to it.

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Originally posted by Don Meyer
There is no frame swap that will work w/your car & look rite. Some use the S-10 but, I do not care for the finished product & you have to have years of skill to pull it off. Use your stock frame & change the suspension. If you do not have a frame look for one. Remember the hunt is half the fun.
If you do have the stk frame ask us what you can do to it.

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He has the stock frame and a 302 Ford he wants to put in it. He doesn't have a computer is why I am trying to give him a hand. He wants the usual, PS, disc brakes, decent ride etc. A friend suggested a Pinto front suspension. But we don't have a clue how to put it in.

Sorry for all the stupid questions. :(

Putting in a Pinto front end is easier than changing the frame. If you buy a kit it comes with instructions.
I used a Pontiac Fiero front end in my old Ford. It requires a lot less welding and assembly work. It only requires a few brackets and then it's a bolt in unit. It has lower a-frames ( 2 pivot points). The pinto has a lower cotrol arm (1 pivot point) with a strut to keep them in place. a lot of people change them over to a-frames at more expense to eliminate the strut and because it looks better.
I think the Pacer unit that Bulldogcountry used is similar and also a fairly easy installation.