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48 F-100 rearend, any good?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Lucky77, Nov 10, 2006.

  1. Lucky77
    Joined: Mar 27, 2006
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    I found a 48 F-100 that was in a fire. I maybe able to get the rear end, and I'm going to try and get the tranny and driveshaft. I plan on putting it in my 30 A roadster behind my 46 flathead. Is this a desireable rear axle? I have a 57 9" that I thought about using, but it's a pretty tight squeeze between the tires and body.
     
  2. Mudslinger
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    Hey Lucky whats the width of your 57 rear? I mean backing plate to backing plate?
    I have a 51 F1 rear I would trade you for yours if the width is right for my build. My F1 rear is a dana and its about a 411 gearing.
     
  3. J Man
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    from Angola, IN

    The '48 rear will be fine for your desired setup. I am using a '40 rear with a '53 flattie but I am using a later 5 speed.
     
  4. Lucky77
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    Hey mudslinger, I'm pretty sure it's 54" plate to plate. I'm not home right now. I don't know much about it, I haven't even cracked it open yet.
     
  5. hoof
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    Alright, keep driving like nothing ever happened and nobody gets hurt, I am carjacking this thread. I would like to know the answer to the original question, is an early f-1 rear any good? I have two of them and was going to use one of them when I rebuilt my truck. What gears would a 1950 flat 6 rear have, pretty steep I imagine?
    Thanks,
    CHAZ
     
  6. junkbrick
    Joined: Apr 26, 2004
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    Worked pretty nice, ours came out of a 48 delivery....the gearing has us wound up pretty hard on the interstate, though! 7.00-16's with 4.27 gears...

    ...build 'em light, and wind 'em tight

    I dont know how strong it is, but it has held up to a little abuse from our boosted powerplant. We have another one that is getting put in the next roadster also.

    --If ya got it, use it!

    reed
     

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  7. That rearend is basically an early Dana 44. Strong enough for small block V-8, marginal for a healthy engine. Since Dana 44's were used for so many years, there are parts available.
     
  8. Mad-Lad
    Joined: Jul 2, 2005
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    That same rear end is exactly whats under this truck. No flathead though. Chevy six and a three speed. Runs like a raped ape!


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  9. 49ratfink
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    from California

    ... which year F-1 was the open drive banjo? thought that was 48, then 49 went to the 49-56 style....... 47 and earlier were closed drive banjo's.
     

  10. I was wondering the exact same thing reading this thread? Which year was an open driveshaft?


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  11. kelgar50
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    from socal

    [​IMG] I know that 42' and up trucks are open driveline.





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  12. kelgar50
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    from socal

    Ford trucks that is.
     
  13. The 48 ford pickup is open drive,,,,HRP
     
  14. Lucky77
    Joined: Mar 27, 2006
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    Yup, this one actually reminds me of a skinnier version of a late model GM ten bolt. It has an inspection cover on the rear of the housing and an open driveshaft.
     

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