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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
That same rear end is exactly whats under this truck. No flathead though. Chevy six and a three speed. Runs like a raped ape!
... 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.
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.