[rgreathouse]

Thanks I am pretty excited. I am into this project for a total of $2,000 out of pocket as of today, and that includes original purchase of truck. I have parted out a couple trucks to recoup money and have done pretty well. My goal for the build was to get it on the road for $5000.

A cummins swap can actually be pretty reasonable if you keep an eye out for good deals and sell off what you dont need.

I just picked up a sheet of 1/4" plate and some 2x4 steel to build crossmembers and box sections of the frame. I plan on boxing a 12" section where the engine crossmember will be and a 12" section where the trans crossmember will be.

Does anyone have any input on how much of the frame I should box? any well known weak spots? Plans for the truck will not include any wheeling, no tires over a 35", around 400hp max. Pretty much a truck I can drive on the street regularly and tow a ski boat and car trailer with.