The '48 was an F-1 here in "up-over" and the rearend was a Dana that looks like a Dana 44 but is really a 36 or 38 or something like that. The '53-'56 rearend was essentially (dimensionally) the same. Anyway, Ford intro'd their own 9-inch in '57 and made some inconsequential changes during the first few years. The 9-inch from the early and mid '60s is a bit wider and might be what you are looking for. Do a Google search and you will probably find one of the several spec tables that have been posted in the 'net, containing widths, ratios, etc., like this one . . . http://www.maliburacing.com/ford_9_inch/ford_nine_inch.htm
If you are trying to get it as low as mine you have to get a 70's pick up rear end and get 1 1/2 spacers
Man that car is kick arse......and yes l'll be going that low (well nearly anyways). Thanks for the info guys. Mule, you gan go that low on me anytime....xxxxxxx you big hunk'o'man you.
The F100 9-inch rears are the same width from '57 - '72. They got wider from '73 on. Check this out: http://www.hot-rod.com.au/builder/technineinch.html
Jugghead., I used a 9" from the first series Ford Bronco's(1967-76 or so). I don't know the exact width but it went under my 32 Roadster with plenty of clearance (1-1.5")on the inside of the tire but wasn't too wide. It looked right. I was running fenderless with steelies and early ford hubcaps. I used the stock 32 rear crossmember and spring. These rearends have the 5 on 5.5" bolt pattern for early or ford truck steel wheels. I got the hole rearend(drum to drum) for $100.00 and it turned out to be a 3:50:1 posi. Good luck Sam
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