Ford Shoebox rearend?

Hello Im new to the Hamb just wanted to introduce myself and ask you guys a question. My Name is Brenden Stubblefield and Live just south of FT. Worth. I drive a white 63 Cad with flames. I know that some of you know me and look forward to meeting new friends from all over. I have a shop here in Burleson as well. Stubblefields Hot rod and motorsports. Don't do as much traditional stuff as I would like but, I do what pays the bills (muscle cars mainly ).Mostly Chargers and Challengers lately.

Also I am building a shoebox for myself and would like to get you what you think works best for a rearend. And if there is any junkyard buy that would fit well and not cost me an arm and a leg. And if so anybody got something?

Later!

 

I think Exploder/Ranger 8.8's are the right width but don't quote me on that.

 

A buddy of mine has an ole 8.8 out of a mustang? I thought it might be to wide?

 

Ive got a busted stock 4.11 overdrive rear from my 50, its your's or anybody else's that wants to speak for it if you come get it out of my garage

 

The Explorer/Ranger 8.8 is a little bit wider than the original shoebox rearend, but will fit OK.

A mid '70s Comet/Maverick 8" is just about a direct bolt in for a '49-51 Ford.

 

this one's got a Maverick 8".....fits perfectly

 

What about a 60's Bronco 9"? too narrow?

 

57-59 Ford 9"

 

Welcome, I'm building a 49' myself. Have you been to this site? They are great about soebox info.

http://www.shoeboxford.com/public/main.cfm

 

I have a mid 80's Ranger 7.5" rear in my 53 Ford, don't remember if 49-51 are the same as 52-54 or not. Anyway the Ranger was 1 inch(1/2 inch each side) narrower than the stock 53 rear.