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pre48-list-digest Wednesday, September 8 1999 Volume 02 : Number 091



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In this issue:

FTE Pre48 - Engine adapter
FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear
Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear
Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear
Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear
Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear

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Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 10:59:46 -0600
From: "Tom Martinez"
Subject: FTE Pre48 - Engine adapter

I have a 1937 Ford 1 1/2 ton truck witha 39 Flathead engine in it. I am
looking for an adapter that will allow me to install a 292 I have from a 61
Fairlane. Does anyone know where I can get one? Does anyone have any info
about converting the truck to hydraulic brakes or installing a vaccum
booster for the current mechanical brakes?
Thank you
Tom Martinez

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Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 12:23:03 -0500
From: Chris Chambers
Subject: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear

Does anyone know if a ford nine inch rear will bolt directly under a 46
frame or do I need to do any modifications? Thanks
- -Chris

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Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 14:20:40 -0400
From: "John Lawson"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear

You will need to make modifications. The 46 has a transverse spring which
means you will need to change the car to coilovers with torque rods, or
parallel, or change the rearend to accept the transverse hangers and some
type of torque rod system. You will need to make arrangements for conversion
to open driveshaft. Not a Saturday afternoon project.
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From: Chris Chambers
To: ford truck enthusiasts
Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 1:26 PM
Subject: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear


>Does anyone know if a ford nine inch rear will bolt directly under a 46
>frame or do I need to do any modifications? Thanks
>-Chris
>
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Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 16:53:56 -0400
From: 47Fred
Subject: Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear

John Lawson wrote:
>
> You will need to make modifications. The 46 has a transverse spring which
> means you will need to change the car to coilovers with torque rods, or
> parallel, or change the rearend to accept the transverse hangers and some
> type of torque rod system. You will need to make arrangements for conversion
> to open driveshaft. Not a Saturday afternoon project.
>
>
> >Does anyone know if a ford nine inch rear will bolt directly under a 46
> >frame or do I need to do any modifications? Thanks
> >-Chris

Common guys, pay attention, the '46 doesn't have a transverse spring
or any of that other passenger car garbage. Just good old hotchkiss and
I beam in front. A 9" will fit if 1: you modify the spring perch to
suit, 2: you can find a suitable width housing. '57 to 59 passenger cars
are close, up to '68 Mustangs, if you can find one with a 9", and early
Bronco. Bronco is the best find, 'cause the bolt pattern matches the
front Ford aaxle. Drive shaft yoke will also have to be modified work in
most cases.
Why screw around with old technology? How come nobody wants a late
model 8.8" axle, gobs of ratios, fairly cheap, strong as a 9" and more
energy efficient. You still need to weld on the axle pads, but the '86
up Mustang is a close fit on width, and I just know they made more 5.0
GT's since 86 than 9" since '79.
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Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 16:58:40 -0500
From: Chris Chambers
Subject: Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear

What I have is a 9 inch out from under a 69 Mustang Mach I that I had to part out
because it was so rough. The ratio is 3.25:1 so that should be a suitable set
up? So what Fred is saying is that I will have to move the spring perch, right?
I have plans to use coil overs just to get a smoother ride. Thanks for the
information!
- -Chris

47Fred wrote:

> John Lawson wrote:
> >
> > You will need to make modifications. The 46 has a transverse spring which
> > means you will need to change the car to coilovers with torque rods, or
> > parallel, or change the rearend to accept the transverse hangers and some
> > type of torque rod system. You will need to make arrangements for conversion
> > to open driveshaft. Not a Saturday afternoon project.
> >
> >
> > >Does anyone know if a ford nine inch rear will bolt directly under a 46
> > >frame or do I need to do any modifications? Thanks
> > >-Chris
>
> Common guys, pay attention, the '46 doesn't have a transverse spring
> or any of that other passenger car garbage. Just good old hotchkiss and
> I beam in front. A 9" will fit if 1: you modify the spring perch to
> suit, 2: you can find a suitable width housing. '57 to 59 passenger cars
> are close, up to '68 Mustangs, if you can find one with a 9", and early
> Bronco. Bronco is the best find, 'cause the bolt pattern matches the
> front Ford aaxle. Drive shaft yoke will also have to be modified work in
> most cases.
> Why screw around with old technology? How come nobody wants a late
> model 8.8" axle, gobs of ratios, fairly cheap, strong as a 9" and more
> energy efficient. You still need to weld on the axle pads, but the '86
> up Mustang is a close fit on width, and I just know they made more 5.0
> GT's since 86 than 9" since '79.
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Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:54:39 -0400
From: "John Lawson"
Subject: Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear

Well I certainly have to apologize for getting my cars and trucks confused.
It never entered my mind that Chris was asking about a truck even though the
message came to me from the truck list. Again, I regret the oversight and
will pay more attention in the future no matter how "rushed I think I am.
- -----Original Message-----
From: 47Fred
To: pre48-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: FTE Pre48 - 9 inch rear


>John Lawson wrote:
>>
>> You will need to make modifications. The 46 has a transverse spring
which
>> means you will need to change the car to coilovers with torque rods, or
>> parallel, or change the rearend to accept the transverse hangers and some
>> type of torque rod system. You will need to make arrangements for
conversion
>> to open driveshaft. Not a Saturday afternoon project.
>>
>>
>> >Does anyone know if a ford nine inch rear will bolt directly under a 46
>> >frame or do I need to do any modifications? Thanks
>> >-Chris
>
> Common guys, pay attention, the '46 doesn't have a transverse spring
>or any of that other passenger car garbage. Just good old hotchkiss and
>I beam in front. A 9" will fit if 1: you modify the spring perch to
>suit, 2: you can find a suitable width housing. '57 to 59 passenger cars
>are close, up to '68 Mustangs, if you can find one with a 9", and early
>Bronco. Bronco is the best find, 'cause the bolt pattern matches the
>front Ford aaxle. Drive shaft yoke will also have to be modified work in
>most cases.
> Why screw around with old technology? How come nobody wants a late
>model 8.8" axle, gobs of ratios, fairly cheap, strong as a 9" and more
>energy efficient. You still need to weld on the axle pads, but the '86
>up Mustang is a close fit on width, and I just know they made more 5.0
>GT's since 86 than 9" since '79.
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