89 aerostar as a front end donner

I was looking at my 1989 aerostar with 43k original miles thinking that it may make a good donner for my 66 super. the vans seem very similar in design the way things are mounted to the bottom etc. i was mostly thinking about suspension and steering components, but the motor and trans seem compatible as well any thoughts on this? oh i havent taken any measurements yet it was just a thought

I thought about using my 87 aerostar as well, a few years back and the only thing that comes to mind was the steering rack. If a different rack that aims forward could be made to fit, then I think this could work. Here's some pics of a set up used on a studebaker i found on the web.

Nice pics i think that the rack really is the hang up. rough measurements aerostar between the frame 31", out to out frame 37", brake shield to brake shield 59" econoline between the frame 33", outside to outside frame 38", brake shield (back side of drum) to brake shield 54 1/2"

what rack are they using on MII setups guys are putting in their vans...why not incorporate one of them to the Aerostar setups?

Most racks can be flipped to point forward, a friend did it with a Corvette rack in a Chevy.
Fred

Fred thats good info,