John,
The 1957 thru 59 Ford Ranchero and Station Wagon and the 1965 & 1966
Mustangs have the narrowest production rearends. 57 1/4" across mounting
flanges. The 1965 & 1966 Mustangs are available in 8" and 9" while the 57-59
big Fords are 9" only. The 1966 thru 1977 Bronco is a 9" and is 58" wide.
Hope this helps.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Linville" <bellytk@nh.ultranet.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 5:14 PM
Subject: rear end question for hotrod
> List has been busy lately so maybe someone has an idea. Looking for Ford
> rear end, 5 lug 4 1/2" spacing, needs to be 52" or 53" from drum face to
> drum face. Trying to find one that doesn't need to be narrowed and that
is
> pretty available. Going in my latest hotrod project. I know 60's mustang
> will work but the restorers want outrageous money and I don't necessarily
> need a 9". Anyone have any ideas? What is dimension on these 5.0 liter
> mustangs? Only Fords I have ever owned have been pre-50s. Thanks, John
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