stock 49 f1 rearend

[Upchuck]

I was wondering if them old things are up to the task of propelling me around with a 350 sbc 350 auto transmission for motivation?

[old beet]

60s Ford PU is a bolt in 9in............OLDBEET

[ELpolacko]

Dana 40,,yeah not a bad rear.

I belive Dana 44 stuff will go in there also, same gear as Corvette, Viper, Jeep and later Ford trucks. Been around for ever and still going strong.

[Upchuck]

I'll run it then til something better rears its free head! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tiny]

Hey upchuck
Its a strong rear but geared 4.11 to 5.89 depending on the otion your truck got.

[Rocky]

I used the stock 49, F-1 rear in my truck behind a '67, mustang 289, C-4. Mine was a 4.27 ratio and was wound out at about 60 mph. Worked great in town but was a bit unpleasant on the hiway. I eventually snapped a left axle shaft, replaced it and then took the teeth off the ring and pinion from an unintentional neutral drop. Oops!
The last F-100 truck I put together, I used a 66 Lincoln rear with 2.80 gears. Much better.