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Topic: Question about my rear diff
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 08-02-2005 07:19 PM
 
I just went out and measured the width of my rear. It's a 9", has tapered flanges and measures 52 inches. I remember reading somewhere that the HiPo Mustang and GT350's had a 9" with tapered flanges. True?
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-02-2005 10:21 PM
True, the flange to flange is 52 1/4, the flanges aren't tapered, the end of the tubes are, my original housing from my 65 kcode is laying on the garage floor, along with a replacement that is for sale...see classifieds------------------
Mike Golliver
MCA Gold Card Judge-Modifieds
65 Kcode coupe 347 stroker modified 5-speed MCA Retired
66 convertible-3 dueces and a 5-speed with a 289
01 Mustang GT Convt
05 F-150 4x4 CrewCab
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 08-03-2005 11:09 AM
Sorry. The tubes are tapered. I heard these things were pretty valuable if original. Is there any kind of identification numbers on the housing itself?
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-03-2005 09:44 PM
I don't know of any stamping on the housings. Most are identified only by the back of the case, axle tubes, bearing size, and length. They are usually grouped by years. 65-66 Hipos had the smooth back with two dimples and filler plug. I think 67 on up used the notched or bump on the back with no filler plug, it was moved the the differential case. As far as value, it like beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you want a 9" under your car, they can be quite expensive.Mike
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