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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: 65rbdodge]
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06/17/10 03:52 PM
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An E-Body rear was an exact bolt-in in the 55 Desoto that I'm building for Kayse.
The spring perches were the correct width (46) and the overall width was within a 1/4 inch.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: SNK-EYZ]
#726663
06/17/10 08:47 PM
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up yours
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I'd get a tape measure out myself. That's how I found out the 9 1/4 out of a 79 Newport it my 38 Plymouth.
But that's just me.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question.
They say there is always the exception that proves the rule.
Don't be the exception.
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: 65rbdodge]
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06/17/10 11:27 PM
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Freeport IL USA
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Quote:
i`m trying to put an 8.75 in my 47 desoto. i have a 65 b-body and 69 b-body 8.75" they are both narrower than the rear that came in the desoto. the 69 is only about 1" narrower than the desoto rear. i want to use 15x7 police wheels. with the original rear, wheels and skinny bias ply tires there was only about 1.5" between the tire and frame. i can get a 68 c-body 8.75 which i`m sure is wider than the 69b-body. should i get it and see if it works? what have others used?
If the rear end you have is only 1" narrower then what was there, and you did have 1 1/2" per side clearance, you should be OK, you will still have 1" clearance. I've run cars with a lot less then that without issues. Gene
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: poorboy]
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06/18/10 08:18 PM
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I think you missed the part about the 1 1/2" of clearance being with the original style BIAS PLY skinnies on it, not the bigger rims he wants to run.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question.
They say there is always the exception that proves the rule.
Don't be the exception.
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: 65rbdodge]
#726668
06/20/10 07:56 PM
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I run C-body 8 3/4 in my 47 plymouth fits well with 275 60 15 on 15x8.
mike
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1971 Gtx
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1972 Satellite
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: 65rbdodge]
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11/15/11 10:52 PM
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Middlesboro, Ky.
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did you end up putting a truck 8 3/4 in your Desoto? I have a '55 and a truck rear end..numbers look right...just curious how yours looked with tires in place
Eddie Walker
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
[Re: hemi62valiant]
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11/16/11 12:37 AM
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66cnet500
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I run a 68 b body 8.75 in my 48 plym ,with a 15×8 wheel 4.25 bs 255/70/15 tires. You might be able to squeeze a finger between fender lip and frame rail on inside. I used straight edges and measured out for back space fitment in wheel well.
48 plymouth 2 door sedan street rod
65 meyers manx dune buggy
66 coronet 500 (resto project)
77 w200 m880
02 dakota
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Re: which 8.75" rear in 47 desoto?
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11/17/11 11:30 PM
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Kent, Wa
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find a 8 3/4 from a 72/74 pickup. They are a little wider than the pre 72. It is the same dimention as the 9 1/4...
I am truckless..
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