You might also check any local hotrod shops and cruse nights and see what setups have been done in the local area.

I'm not sure if it's a factor on the 57's or not, but on the earlier ford trucks, the serial number was stamped on the right front frame rail. There was also a serial tag attached to the glove box door with screws, but many states require the inspector to go by the frame number for obvious reasons. This could turn into a real problem if you decide to sell the truck and that section of frame has been removed.

Having done both Mustang II and Volare front ends I would tend to go with either of those over a swap that requires cutting the front frame rails and grafting a new section on (in all my years, I only know 2 welders that I would trust doing a frame graft). Personally from a cost effective standpoint if your doing the work yourself I would tend to go with the Volare type set up for the following reasons.

1. The Volare front end is welded in as a unit as opposed to the individual componets being welded to the frame.

2. The Volare unit uses torsion bars which can be adjusted for ride height rather than having to do spring swaps.

3. The Volare unit has bigger brakes and calapers than the standard units normally supplied with the kits and uses the 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern. (Larger rotors, calapers, and five lug bolt pattern can be ordered with the kits but they are usually an extra cost option.)

No matter what way you choose to go with a front end swap you need to be aware that it is a VERY time consuming project that takes a lot of patience. Unless you are already familure with the principales, I would suggest that you pick up a good book on front suspensions and front end alignment.

I'm not trying to talk you out of this project or insult you (I just don't know your experience level) and this is a modification that your life literally rides. When you say you have all the tools, to me that would include;

A LEVEL concrete pad to work on
Turntables for the front wheels
A good Castor/Camber guage
A good welder and knowledge on welding high carbon steel.

Good luck in whatever direction you go.