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  1. 03-25-2004 04:08 PM #1
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    Changing rearend

     



    Need some help, I got a Ford Maverick 8'' rearend. measuring from inside to inside it measures 49'' I was going to put this under a 39 Chevy but the Chevy measures 53'' am I measuring this the correct way.
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    Measure axle flange surface to flange surface. You should be OK most builders want the narrower rear for better fender clearance and wheel tire selection.
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    Thanks BOBCRMAN I thought I was about to have some problems
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    Hi I am putting a Maverick 8" under my 31 Model A and it is 56" mounting flange to mounting flange
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