1964 Ranchero rear axle code + weight

[1964Ranchero]

Anybody know what this axle tag might mean? Is the 3.50 stamped into the tag my ratio? 8"?? Tag: WCY-F1 3.50 3KC509? I think its a "9" at the end, could be an "8", fighting with a little rust here. ALSO: I need the weight of this vehicle if anybody might happen to know it... Thanks guys, couldnt find this info searching here or the internet... Michael

[blu93gt]

if that's the falcon style ranchero, you might find some info on a falcon site - i found some info on mine on a torino site. it didn't have specs for the ranchero, but a lot of the stuff applies. for the weight, i figured:

see what the difference in weight is between a 4-door torino and a 2-door.
subtract that difference from a station wagon weight.
subtract a little more for the roof and glass in the back of a 'wagon.

and maybe that'll be close! someone here posted actual weight from a track scale, which is probably more accurate than published data. i guess i'll find out when i get it to the track!

[Mil1ion]

Anybody know what this axle tag might mean? Is the 3.50 stamped into the tag my ratio? 8"??
Tag: WCY-F1
3.50


3KC509? These numbers are date & plant code numbers


I think its a "9" at the end, could be an "8",

WCY-F1 doesn't show up in my Ford parts book.

Axles that do show up for the Falcon are:

WCY-E = 3.20 > 7.25" RING GEAR
WCY-F = 3.50 > 7.25" RING GEAR
WCY-L = 3.20 "
WCY-M = 3.50 "
WCY-N = 2.83 "
WCY R = 2.83 "
WCY-AA = 2.83 "

WCZ--E = 2.80 8" RING GEAR

Other ford axles explained.


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