1948 desoto rear end replacement? What to look for?

I'm replacing my rear end out of my 1948 Desoto coupe. But does anyone know what size and/or model I can use to replacement?

 

IF it is the same width as the 46-8(& other years) Plyms & dodges the 65-68 C body is supposed to be a bolt in, but reportedly moves axle forward 1". If you don't mind relocating spring perches 70s Duster/Dart, 71-3 Mustang/Cougar, 70s Ranchero are the right width.

 

Get your tape measure out...


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Housing widths, flange to flange
A BODY '66-'72= 52 5/8"

B BODY '62-'63= 53 1/4" (And '64 Max Wedge)
'64 = 55 5/8" (Exc. Max Wedge)
'65-'67= 54 1/4" '
68-'70= 54 15/16" '
71-'74= 57 7/8" '
71-'73 wagon= 59 7/16"

C BODY '65-'69= 56 3/4" '
70-'71= 57 7/8" (Chrysler & Fury)
'70-'74= 59 7/16" (and '69 wagon)

IMPERIAL '65-'66= 57" '
67-'69= 57 3/8" '
70-'71= 54 3/4" '
72-'73= 59 5/8"

E BODY '70-'74= 56 31/64"

A100 '65-'70= 56 3/4"
D100 '65-'71= 58 5/16" '
72-'74= 59 7/16"

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77-81 Granada/Versailles 58.50 inches
64 Falcon 58.5 inches
66-69 Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane 59.25
67-70 Comet, Cougar, Mustang, 59.25 inches
71-73 Mustang 61.25 inches
70-73 Ranchero, Fairlane 9" 61.25 inches
70-71 Torino 61.25
<WBR>72 Ford Van 3/4 ton 68 inches <WBR>73-86 65.25 inches
<WBR>57-59 Ranchero and station wagon 57.25 inches (narrowest 9" housing) <WBR>66-77 Bronco 58 inches but has 5-on-5 1/2 inch diameter bolt circle <WBR><WBR>79-93 Mustang 7.5 and 8.8 57 inches <WBR>Lincoln Mark7 LSC, SVO Mustang and Fox Body Saleens use a 59.5 inch wide rear axle <WBR>94-98 Mustangs use a 58.5 inch wide rear axle <WBR>99 and newer Mustangs use a 59 7/8 inch wide rear axle <WBR><WBR>
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This helps me out a lot! thanks!

 

I've done two 46-8 Dodge sedans and put '76 Torino 9 inch in both. They are coil rearends so require some bracket cutting & welding but fit real well using the stock wheels.