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    jnex is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    1930 Model A

     



    Hello
    I'm stuck on what rear end to go with for my 30 Tudor with boxed orig frame.
    I would like to know if there is a ford 9 inch that I could drop right in with minumal work.
    I think a 1969 couger is the correct width and thought I would ask for suggestions so let me know.
    Thanks
    Joe

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    Ive always heard that the early 9in from the mid to late 50's cars were the narrowest and also the cleanest looking. (ex: 57 ranchero ) When i was looking for a rear end i went to the junk yard and found some. They would have worked great for me but the guy wanted like 250 for it and it was missing something which i dont remember. So I ended up using a 8in because i didnt want to have to cut one down. Im building a 33 though. My brother how ever is building a model a and he used a 8in from like a granada and he didnt have to cut it down either.
    You might want to look into a 8in. Your not going to tear it up either.

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    Thanks for the suggestion the only issue I have with an 8 inch is that I dont think they are that strong unless a spend some coin on upgrades at least thats what I have been told.

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    Joe, a '57 Ford 9" should be about as close to perfect width as you can find for an A sedan, if you can find one. A Maverick 8" will work great, too. Like you said, they are a bit on the light duty side especially with a manual trans. The good 9" rears are getting to be a bit hard to find, so I have been just calling either Currie or Moser and ordering up what I need, a bit more spendy, but all new parts.
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