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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: 78pintodadscar on November 20, 2010, 01:03:43 PM

Title: 78 hotrod
Post by: 78pintodadscar on November 20, 2010, 01:03:43 PM
78 hatchback. i have a 302 h.o. what rear end fits in a pinto. i no a mustang 2 but any others? something more readily avaiable?
Title: Re: 78 hotrod
Post by: dave1987 on November 20, 2010, 01:13:52 PM
I have heard Maverick axles will fit, and I know one or two of the late model mustangs (67 and 68 I thinks) do, but either of those may require slight modification.

For a sure fire direct bolt in, the Mustang II is your solid bet, but as scarce as they are, it may take some time tracking one down.
Title: Re: 78 hotrod
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on November 20, 2010, 06:38:26 PM
Also if you can find a V6 pinto/bobcat they will have 8 in axles in them
Title: Re: 78 hotrod
Post by: RSM on November 25, 2010, 01:00:54 PM
The 64 and 65 Mustang had an axle the same width but I'm not entirely sure about where the pads are. I had an axle out of a 65 but never measured it since I didn't use it and I don't have it now to check.
Title: Re: 78 hotrod
Post by: Pinto1600 on November 25, 2010, 01:39:32 PM
A 1957 to '59 Ford 9" rear end will DROP right on to the springs. You have to drill new holes in the shock plates and weld up the old ones
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