Help identify rear end in 1950 F1 project

[fatherdoug]

Here is a screenshot of the link I posted earlier.

[Fellro]

Originally Posted by vistachief

Is it worth working with? I need to gear up.

Parts can be had, but not overly common. Not nearly as easy to swap as a 9"

[dustybumpers]

8" looks just like a 9" but you can't get a socket on the bolt under the pumpkin in the 9"
That is NOT a 8"
Looks like early mopar ( Dana), uses the same wheel bolt pattern as 8"

If I were going to make changes, I'd find a late model Explorer, and changer the whole unit.
probably cost about the same amount of money when you are all done

[vistachief]

Originally Posted by dustybumpers

8" looks just like a 9" but you can't get a socket on the bolt under the pumpkin in the 9"
That is NOT a 8"
Looks like early mopar ( Dana), uses the same wheel bolt pattern as 8"

If I were going to make changes, I'd find a late model Explorer, and changer the whole unit.
probably cost about the same amount of money when you are all done

Looks like that's what I'll be doing.

Thanks!

[Fellro]

It also allows you to upgrade to disc rear on the cheap if you so choose.