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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: popbumper on August 26, 2008, 10:10:15 AM

Title: What rear ends?....
Post by: popbumper on August 26, 2008, 10:10:15 AM
...fit under a 1976 wagon, besides the '76? Will all other years mate up? I am asking, because what I would like to do is to get another rear end, completely restore it, and then drop it in under the car rather than pulling the stock one out. I realize gear ratios differ according to model year, etc.

I am trying not to "debilitate" the vehicle as much as possible...it would be nice to spend a day or two dropping in a restored rear end instead of pulling the stock unit out and leaving the vehicle immobile for several weeks.

Chris
Title: Re: What rear ends?....
Post by: turbo74pinto on August 26, 2008, 11:10:09 AM
i think all 74-80 pintos, bobcats, and mustang iis.  maybe even the 71-73 but im not possative on that.  there were 2 types of axles too.  6.75 (i think) inch and an 8 inch.

bob
Title: Re: What rear ends?....
Post by: popbumper on August 26, 2008, 12:49:27 PM
I know where there is a '75 2 door, I might just go after that, if it would work. Thanks!

Chris
Title: Re: What rear ends?....
Post by: dholvrsn on August 26, 2008, 08:12:01 PM
If you're near Omaha or Sioux City, I have a wimpy 6-3/4 rear with 3.08 gears up on eBay now.
Title: Re: What rear ends?....
Post by: popbumper on August 26, 2008, 09:04:46 PM
I saw your auction today. You are too far away for me (I am in Texas) to meet you at the Dairy Queen or buy you a nice meal!

Chris