Hi Jack,
Thanks for your reply.
Where did you find the Ford 9" and did you need to rebuild it? That would
be an ideal rear-end since I am planning on 350 hp. I don't have a problem
moving the spring perches. Figured I would be doing that however it worked
out. Did the 62" width cause and problems with tire clearance? I am hoping
to fit 9" X 15" rear wheels. 8" if the 9s won't fit. What is the set-back
on your rims?
What is the rest of the driveline and suspension on your panel?
One final question, were the brake parts from the '66 disc or drum? I am
hoping to go discs all around.
Guess I loaded up on questions here. Whatever you can answered will help
much.
Thanks,
Stephen
'50 Chevy Suburban
'58 Chevy Fleetside
Arcata, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Minton" <wordtrade2k@home.com>
To: <slb1@humbolt1.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 12:19 AM
Subject: Rear end
> Stephen,
> I used a 9" Ford rear end. Don't know what it came out of (I used brake
> parts for a '66 Ford) but it looks good and has the 5 X 4.5 bolt
> pattern.
>
> You will have to remove and relocate the spring perches. Not a big job.
> Other than that, the width, outside hub to outside hub, is about 62".
>
> Jack
>
> 1953 Chevy Panel
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