I don't know about Ohio but in LA we have yards that specialize in Bronco parts including rear ends. They are not cheap but far less than Currie's $2,200.
I have a housing (at least that's what is marked on it), two things I don't like about it are, it has a ring gear hump on the back, I like the smooth ones. Also, the bearing cups have a different orientation, to make the backing plates level with the pinion turned up. It's got 76 Bronco in yellow marker, like a wrecking yard would do.
I used to work a couple of block away from SAC before they closed. Do you have any pics of that leaf set-up
I was at the Coker Cruise-In this weekend & saw a '40 Pickup whose rear tires fit nicely. I was told it had a Ford Ranger rear end.
I wanted to make a final post here and mention two things. First, John's Industries in Michigan sells a complete rear setup, including housing, center section, axles and 10" Ford drum brakes, a complete package for $1600. This is not a back yard operation as they supply Pete & Jakes, etc. Second, I wanted a centered rear. That eliminated using something directly from a Ford vehicle.
My '40 pickup used CE set up in Rear with a 9" Granada rear I had 15 X 8" solids rear wheels that required spacers (1/2") to keep tires from rubbing (235 75 15) I would suggest 15 X 7" with standard offset My 40 coupe has the CE springs and a 8" Granada rear but since the wheel wells are different than a Pickup I could only use 15" X 6" rims on the rear again 235 75 15 tires 29" tall)
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