where to get an 8 or 9 rear for a 65

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I'm new to all the classic car building but I have sixbanger 65 that I'm dropping a 302 in and I don't think the rear end will hold up...long. Also which gears would be best for a summer daily driver, with t-5 but to get good torque as well? SO....where do you guys get your rears, not the ones on the corner in skirts either

 

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Donor cars for 8 or 9in rear end

Check Mustangs 65-66, Mavericks, Comets, Fairlanes,Monarchs, Grenadas, & Versallis. It would be a good time to think about adapting a 8.8 w/ discs, check around the net, there are several ways of doing this swap.
Gearing ? 3.75 should be a good all around ratio.
Corky
65 2+2 EFI 5.0 AOD, 8in 3.25 (lower would be better)

 

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You could get the spare one I have in my garage .

 

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Be careful that you find one that is 52" flange to flange. They can be a little more tough to find.

 

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One more time:

http://www.mustangsandmore.com/ubb/FordRearDimensions.html

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excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse me. Housing length!

 

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mdjay, you are on a roll today.

Perhaps at some point you can offer some tech, even if it is a little off center.

We have a "Classic Talk" section if that is of interest.

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Sorry! Only 13 and I dunno how to do anyting...

Maybe you could go *#@%& yourself!

 

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I simple posted an add for a 57-59 ford 9 inch housing on another forum *cough* VMF *cough* 2 years ago.....I had a rear with axles in my garage within 2 weeks for $150

 

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mdjay, sorry even "Classic Talk" does not want that kind of attitude.

You might want to go on a search for one of them foreign forums where they type with their arms crossed and their hats just about as bad.

And, by the way, at my age there is no room to do what you suggest. It is called dealing with life. I realize that sounds stupid at your age but one day perhaps you will understand.

Nick, that is a pretty good price for the rear end.

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mdjay

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Well Histordick

I have enjoyed most of your posts up until your personal attack on me. I have built many cars using the techniques you support. I actually feel most are good budget minded solutions.

Most of the time, the tech questions people inquire about are questions that have been asked 20 times and don't really care to beat the old dog 'til it's dead. I can rest assure you'll jump right in with your bias close minded point of view and add your 2 cents.

The problem I tend to run into is I sell most of the products on both sides of most arguments so I get caught protecting my suppliers. Yes, both sides!

I keep an open mind and I offer plenty of good advice for the questions that I have time, or care to answer. It appears you have a little more time on your hands than I do to make enemies around here.

PS I do enjoy the "Talk Section" here!!!

 

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Settle down children, we don't need any time outs

The manly mature thing to do would be pick a meeting spot that is discreet, videotape the carnage and the survivor posts it here...and i get the losers car

 

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I was with you on that until the whole you get the losers car, you have four. Let someone who is less fortunate have it like.......oh say...me

 

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Jeez, no kidding right. That was a bit harsh for no reason historic. You give bum scoops sometimes to man. I saw one the other day, but no one pulled your card and stomped on it.

 

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Let's not try to get another pissing contest started. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and everyone makes mistakes. No ones perfect.

 

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Personally I come down on Historic's side, I didn't see ANYTHING nasty or off beat about what he posted. On the other hand mdjay was WAY off base with his foul language. I think the moderator needs to give him a time out. If mdjay treats the customers like he did Historic, he wouldn't be in business long. He sounds just like one such "businessman" I dealt with on ebay from the northwest, VERY nasty person when things didn't go his way or you tried to get him to supply shipping info on a product I had purchased.

 

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Why is it every time I post something it gets off center and carried away Anyway, would I need a 9 for street strip purposes on a daily summer driver?

 

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An 8" will hold up fine for a small block. Just don't put slicks on it.

 

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steel1212 said:

Why is it every time I post something it gets off center and carried away Anyway, would I need a 9 for street strip purposes on a daily summer driver?

Click to expand...

Unless you are planning a 400 horsepower monster moter with slicks in the rear....an 8 inch should be just fine.

IMO anything under 350 at the back tire with an auto is fine for an 8....300 if you have a stick. But that's just an opinion

 

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There are numerous guys running 8" at the road course these days. You will be fine for street stuff and most performance issues unless the drag strip is visited each week.

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