8 inch rearend

I have pick this week-end an other part for my projet : a 8 inch rearend. 57 inch drum to drum width.
I would like to know from that car it come from for rebuild parts buy (especialy drum who are very rusty). And the gear ratio to.
Luckily It come with the factory identity plate still on one of the gear case bolt, may help :
WDW – AF – 9J28

1. 79 8 S551A

Thanks.
Eric. FRANCE

 

Most likely it is from a Mustang, Maverick, or Comet. In any case, if you look for parts for those cars, they should work.

Chris

 

\Try a 1975-77 Ford Mavrick with a v8 (5 lug) Most came with a 2:70 rear gears... Sparky

 

If it's 57" from mounting surface of drum to drum, it should be out of a 65/66 Mustang. Which is good as the parts are readily available.

Here's a page with useful info....
http://dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm