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07-02-2010, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
I have a 57 Chevy 3100 and was wondering if a 66 Galaxie 9" rear end will fit? I don't want to have to modify it due to lack of money. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
You will have to modify the spring perches and shock mounts... not sure about width...
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07-02-2010, 01:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
you will have two different bolt patterns then// measureing width you need to do// with new axels and brake drums you can get the same bolt pattern
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07-02-2010, 01:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
Thanks for the fast responses. Im putting a camaro front clip on my truck. Also I want to do a 4 link set up. I have tried to contact the seller to see if he can measure the distance between the drums but no word yet. he only wants $100 for it.
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07-03-2010, 12:38 AM | #5 |
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Re: Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
You will want to measure WMS to WMS (Wheel Mounting Surface) to get an accurate measurement for comparison purposes. Measuring backing plate to backing plate is not the correct way to measure the width of a differential. Especially when comparing different manufactures of differentials. The reason is due to the fact that there are differences in brake shoe/drum widths.
Even with the Camaro front clip, you will have a 5 x 4.75 bolt pattern up front and likely 5 x 4.5 in the rear with a 9"
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07-03-2010, 02:12 AM | #6 |
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Re: Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
Some info here..
Ford Rear Dimensions These measurements are from flange to flange. Subtract 5" for bare housing length. 65-66 Mustang 57.25 inches 67-70 Mustang 59.25 inches 71-73 Mustang 61.25 inches 77-81 Versailles 58.50 inches 74 Maverick 8" 56.50 inches 75 Mustang II 8" 57.00 inches 67-73 Mustang, Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane 9" 59.25 inches to 61.25 inches 57-59 Ranchero and station wagon rears, 57.25 inches 66-77 Bronco 9", 58 inches 77-81 Granada/Versailles, 58 inches 67-71 Comet, Cougar, Mustang, Fairlane, 59.25 inches 71-73 Mustang, 61.25 inches 64 Falcon 58 inches 67 Cougar 60 inches 67 Fairlane 63.50 inches (coil springs) 72 Ford Van 3/4 ton 68 inches 73-86 65.25 inches 57-59 Ranchero and station wagon 57.25 iches (narrowest 9" housing) 66-77 Bronco 58 inches but has 5-on-5 1/2 inch diameter bolt circle 67-73 Torinos, Rancheros, Fairlanes 59.25 inches or 61.25 inches 67-71 Comets, Cougars, Fairlanes 59.25 inches
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07-03-2010, 04:33 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rear end from a 66 ford Galaxie.
Awesome. Thanks you guys for the info. I picked up a 66 ranchero 9in today.Its in good shape for $150.
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