67 rear is a 65 fastback with buillitts

[1994v6-v8]

I am looking to install a 67 rear in a 65 fastback. Then use builllitt wheels to get away from the spacer since it is 2" wider. Anyone ever do this? Is the only reason for the spacer on a 67 to clear the fender?

 

[CraigMBA]

The '67-68 car is 2" wider.

You can also swap in a Fox body 8.8.

Here are all the widths. Google is your friend.

Rear End Widths

 

[12sec67]

Yep, I didn't to a friends car at the time. I swapped my 8" out of my 67 for his 66 rear end. I needed room for fatter tires and he need the rear for the same reason. We did need to use spacers on the rear.

 

[onefast65]

I've Done IT

I've done it and it works. However, I don't think that I would do it again as it really limits your options for wheels and depending on fender installation tolerances can result in very little fender clearance. Good luck!