what is the rearend width of a stock 62 falcon i want to put an 8'' from a 77 granada in it and i get 52 3/8'' from flange to flange but dont have a falcon rearend to compare widths with
Representative for comparison purposes only <TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=middle>Ford <TABLE border=2 cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle>Outside Width</TD><TD align=middle>Year</TD><TD align=middle>Model</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>56.50</TD><TD align=left>1969-1977</TD><TD>Maverick 8"</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>57.00</TD><TD align=left>1974-1978</TD><TD>Mustang II 8"</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>57.25</TD><TD align=left>1957-1959</TD><TD>Ford, Ranchero, Station Wagon</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>57.25</TD><TD align=left>1965-1966</TD><TD>Mustang</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.00</TD><TD align=left>1966-1977</TD><TD>Bronco</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.00</TD><TD align=left>1964-1965</TD><TD>Falcon</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.00</TD><TD align=left>1977-1981</TD><TD>Granada/Versailles</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.50</TD><TD align=left>1977-1981</TD><TD>Versailles</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>59.25</TD><TD align=left>1967-1970</TD><TD>Mustang, Fairlane, Comet, Cougar</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.00</TD><TD align=left>1967</TD><TD>Cougar</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.00</TD><TD align=left>1958-1960</TD><TD>Edsel</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>61.00</TD><TD align=left>1964-1971</TD><TD>Ford Full Size</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>61.00</TD><TD align=left>1949-1951</TD><TD>Mercury</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>61.25</TD><TD align=left>1957-1972</TD><TD>Ford F-100 Pickup</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>61.25</TD><TD align=left>1960-1964</TD><TD>Ford Full Size</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>61.25</TD><TD align=left>1971-1973</TD><TD>Mustang</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>61.25</TD><TD align=left>1967-1973</TD><TD>Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>63.00</TD><TD align=left>1970-1979</TD><TD>Ranchero & Torino</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>63.00</TD><TD align=left>1972-1979</TD><TD>Ford Full Size & Intermediate</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>63.50</TD><TD align=left>1967</TD><TD>Fairlane (Coil Springs)</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>65.25</TD><TD align=left>1973-1986</TD><TD>Ford F-150 Pickup</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>65.25</TD><TD align=left>1978-1986</TD><TD>Bronco</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>65.25</TD><TD align=left>1973-1986</TD><TD>Ford Van 3/4 Ton</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>68.00</TD><TD align=left>1972</TD><TD>Ford Van 3/4 Ton</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>69.25</TD><TD align=left>1977-1986</TD><TD>Ford E-150 Van</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD align=middle>Chevy <TABLE border=2 cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle>Outside Width</TD><TD align=middle>Year</TD><TD align=middle>Model</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>54.25</TD><TD align=middle>1983-2004</TD><TD>Chevy S10 2WD, GMC S15 2WD</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>57.75</TD><TD align=middle>1962-1964</TD><TD>Chevy II/Nova</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>57.75</TD><TD align=middle>1965-1967</TD><TD>Chevy II/Nova</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.00</TD><TD align=middle>1978-1988</TD><TD>Chevy Malibu, Monte Carlo</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>59.50</TD><TD align=middle>1968-1982</TD><TD>Corvette</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.00</TD><TD align=middle>1955-1964</TD><TD>Chevy Car</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.00</TD><TD align=middle>1967-1969</TD><TD>Camaro</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.25</TD><TD align=middle>1968-1979</TD><TD>Chevy II/Nova</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.50</TD><TD align=middle>1984-1995</TD><TD>Corvette</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.50</TD><TD align=middle>1964-1967</TD><TD>Chevelle</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>62.00</TD><TD align=middle>1955-1959</TD><TD>Chevy Pickup</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>62.50</TD><TD align=middle>1968-1972</TD><TD>Chevelle</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>62.50</TD><TD align=middle>1970-1981</TD><TD>Camaro/Firebird</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Mopar <TABLE border=2 cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD align=middle>Outside Width</TD><TD align=middle>Year</TD><TD align=middle>Model</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>55.60</TD><TD align=middle>1960-1976</TD><TD>7 1/4 A-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>55.60</TD><TD align=middle>1973-1976</TD><TD>8 1/4 A-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>55.60</TD><TD align=middle>1966-1972</TD><TD>8 3/4 A-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>55.60</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 3/4 A-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>56.00</TD><TD align=middle>1932-1934</TD><TD>All Mopars</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>57.40</TD><TD align=middle>1963-1972</TD><TD>7 1/4 A-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.54</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 1/4 F-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.54</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 1/4 M-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>58.54</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 1/4 J-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>59.00</TD><TD align=middle>1935-1936</TD><TD>All Mopars</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>59.14</TD><TD align=middle>1966-1970</TD><TD>9 3/4 B-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>59.20</TD><TD align=middle>1962-1970</TD><TD>8 3/4 B-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.00</TD><TD align=middle>1937-1948</TD><TD>All Mopars</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.70</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 3/4 E-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>60.70</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>9 3/4 E-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>62.00</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 1/4 B-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>62.00</TD><TD align=middle>1971-1974</TD><TD>8 3/4 B-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>62.00</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>9 1/4 B-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>63.40</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>8 1/4 C-body</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>63.40</TD><TD align=middle>1971-1974</TD><TD>8 3/4 B-body S.W.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=middle>63.40</TD><TD align=middle>All</TD><TD>9 1/4 C-body</TD></TR></TR></TBODY></TABLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>GM & Mopar Body Style Codes Last Update: 04/21/09 Hits: <SCRIPT 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The 60-63 are the same basic body style. A 63 with a V8 was 56 inches from mounting surface to mounting surface. The narrowest 8 inch ford ever made. With the granada rear, you will not be able to use a standard mag wheel such as a torque thruster or crager ( 3 & 3/8 inch back space on a 6 inch wheel) unless you are using a 185 series skinny *** tire. You can buy steel wheels with a 4 inch back spacing that will make things work with a wider tire. What I have done in the past is to order a custom rear from Currie that is 55 inches. I would at least look for a 63 falcon/comet rear end or a early maverick. Doug
im fine with only running steel wheels for now i just want to get this thing driving by spring its been apart in my garage for about 4 years now. thanks for the replies
If your sticking with a six I would look into a Ranger rear end. I'm not sure what year it is, but i have one here that is right at 55 1/2" wide all up. Tons of them out in the wrecking yards too. The down side is that they are a 7.5 type axle, so running hard with a V8 is not in the equasion. The Granada is a bit too wide for these cars. even if you can get some deep backspace wheels to ge some rubber under it, the next big problem becomes getting the wheel and tire combo in and out of the fenderwell... Especially bad if you drop it a bit, trust me on this one!
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