Well I finished my 9inch install into my 65 fastback...thanks to Steve (ultrastang) as I had read on his site
A few years ago that a 57 ford passenger car rear would fit...kept in back of my head and saw a housing
On cl here in nw Arkansas for 100.00. Then found a traction loc pumpkin for 300.00 with 3:50 gears..
Welded on Calvert racing spring perches....a nice big race car style fill plug and had to shorten
Driveshaft another 3/4 inch and presto!

An interesting experience...the third member had sat for unknown amount of time....I test drove today
And the rear would barely allow a turn or back up...I used Lucas synthetic gear lube says no additive
Needed....hmmmm....locker worked great in a straight line however corners another issue rear was nearly frozen I added the limited slip additive after a few miles and a few  burnouts and all is well. I'm guessing if a locker rear sits for a long time out of fluid the
Clutch discs get bound up (rust, corrosion?) ....anyway...regardless of what the gear oil says use
A modifier....easiest upgrade I ever did....detailed to the max......

Last edited by Gemdiam (5/18/2013 7:41 PM)