In searching here and some other places, I found that a Maverick rear end should work well on the tudor Model A when swapping out all the original equipment. In looking at some Maverick measurements and Granada measurements, it seems either will work. I am thinking 1979-'84 as to the years necessary.

Any rate, I also came across an article addressing '77-'80 Lincoln Versailles. The author was not addressing putting it into a Model A Ford, but replacing the stock Maverick rear end. He says that, " the 77-80 Lincoln Versailles were based on the Granada, which, was based on the Maverick 4-door. This means that the rear leaf spacing is identical on these cars. What is unique about the Versailles, is that it combines the stongest rear end - the Ford 9-inch, with rear discs. This is absolutely the best rear end you can put in your Maverick at reasonable cost and effort." The site goes
on to discuss removal of the rear end and installation, so it is helpful in that manner as well.
The site is http://www.geocities.com/cping3/lincolnversailles.html

Will this rear fit well under a stock 1930 Ford tudor or is the Maverick a better fit for the A? My A will probably be fenderless (hi-boy), but I don't want a rear end sticking out from the body that requires a lot of backspacing of wheels to look right. I am planning on installing a pretty stock '79-'84 231 engine/tranny set up, so no neck-breaking take offs in the plans. Economy and just a good, dependable cruizer is what I am eventually hoping for.

Any ideas or thoughts as to what years I really should be looking for and what to expect, pricewise, when I hit the wrecking yards? I am in the planning stage, presently, but working on getting it together as to what all I will need. Anyone familiar with the Greenville, Tx. area to recommend any wrecking yards in particular. Maybe some in Rockwall or Garland?

Thanks,
Huey