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Title: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: osiyo59 on March 01, 2006, 06:36:57 PM
Anyone know if an 8" out of a 64 Mercury Comet wil bolt right in to a 72 Wagon? Any thoughts?...Rob
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: turbo toy on March 01, 2006, 07:44:55 PM
Yes.The Comet,Falcon and Mustang 8 inch rears through 1966 are a direct bolt in with the possible exception of the rear U joint.In 1967 they went to a little wider rear.They will still fit,but the spring perches are wider center to center and require a little work.
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: osiyo59 on March 01, 2006, 08:04:20 PM
Thanks Turbo boy! That is exactly what I wanted to hear!...Rob
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: turbo toy on March 01, 2006, 08:28:48 PM
You are welcome Sir.
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: 77turbopinto on March 01, 2006, 09:21:00 PM
Well, not exactly, maybe.

I can't speak for the older pintos, but it will not fit in any of the pintos I have had (77 and newer). It might be ok in the older pintos, but the pintos that have the block and rubber inserts with the oval holes will not direct bolt into any of the older rear perches. At the very least you will need the shock plates from the donor car, or open the holes on the perches to use the blocks.

The 4 lug bolt pattern might be different too (4 on 4.5").

TT is correct, the 67+up stang is wider. I have a v8 68 rear and it took a little work, but not bad. I hope to find an older one someday.

Bill
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: turbo toy on March 01, 2006, 10:23:54 PM
I stand corrected.You are right Bill,It is a direct bolt in for the cars that don't have the rubber cushions.I don't know what year they started with the rubber,But the 71 through 73 didn't have it.Maybe someone can post the year they made the change. :sorry:
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: osiyo59 on March 01, 2006, 11:19:11 PM
Well, First off, Sorry for call you Turbo "boy".  :sorry: No disrespect intended. Second; fortunately my wagon is a 72 so I'm assuming from what I have read here, the 64 8" will fit just fine. Thanks to both of you for the help....Rob 8)
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: Pintony on March 02, 2006, 08:14:19 AM
The early Pinto did have the rubber.
But the tit that sticks up into the pearch was round. the later Pinto had the oval tit. BUT both had the rubber mount between plates.
From Pintony
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: turbo toy on March 02, 2006, 09:25:02 AM
WELL SHUX,seems like I struck out altogether on this one.I was going from memory from years ago when I put a 65 Mustang 8 inch in my 71 Pinto.I am certain that I bolted it in without having to modify anything,but I don't remember which shock plates I used.Sorry for the wrong info.I promise to do better next time. :accident:
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: osiyo59 on March 02, 2006, 02:49:43 PM
I'll Just make it fit! Thanks Tony and others!
Title: Re: 8" rearend out of a 64 Comet
Post by: 77turbopinto on March 02, 2006, 03:06:50 PM
Hey, that's how I did mine!!!!! It works great.

Bill
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