We used a shortbed truck and back-halved the truck (replace the rear frame section with a back half kit. I forgot to mention that we also broke many rearends. Luckily we know an NHRA prostock racer that made us a deal on a rearend out of his car with 40 spline axles. A stock 12-bolt or Ford 9" could not handle the power and weight of the truck when it hooked.
Also, your posts are very hard to follow due to lack of punctuation.