f1 truck rear end for a model a?

i dont know much about the rear end...i dont know the ratio qaulity, or length
Im working on a model A, and i do plan on using the stock 4 cyl. engine
but im looking for a solid parts car to help build her up.
Some one has a f1 1948-52 pick up for sale thats about 3 hours away from me for 250 bucks.
I know i can use the stock front brakes and steering off of it...gauges and what not
im curious if i can also use the rear end?
i know i have to fab up my own mounts, but im curious how well will it fit?
whats the ups and downs of it?

 

The brakes would be fine, but being that you are using the model A four i would try and find a banjo rear. The stock A rear is 58" wide, i have a 49 f1 rear here but can't get to it to measure, but i think it's 61" wide. The f1 would work, but i think the banjo would look better, but i understand trying to keep the cost down and use what you have. Also what trans are you using? The A? You will need the parts to make an open drive shaft, but yes it would work.

 

In early F1 trucks, ford used a really early version of the Dana ****er 44, I believe.

As stated 5.5x5 bolt pattern. They are pretty wide.

however you could grab a later dana 44 out of any international scout or scout II. They were narrower (59" or 58" on memory). They are very cheap, handle power pretty well, easy to get parts for...

Of course that wasn't the question. On the F1 rear, you would need lots of back spacing in the wheels, and it would never look quite right.

Adam

 

are the axles the correct length and spline to change the model a rear end to a floating axle?
i did some research online and they cut off the end flange and welded it to a model a axle housing.
but i was never quite sure what year axles they used.

 

Hey look through my profile pics, when I started building my coupe I channaled it and the dana 44 looked just right now, I changed my mind and decided to go with a more traditional route and felt that the 36 ford banjo fit perfect. Look at the pics and you be the judge. I can get you a mounting surfice meseurment on both if needed.