Hey Lu if you got a question about diferent trannys or rear's just ask. There seems to be a nice group of people here who respect other peoples point of view. I would classify myself as a purest but don't tell Bart but I once had a 64 American 440 Hard Top with a 350 Chevy/Muncie 4 speed and a 57 Chevy rear with 4:11 gears in a 64 Banjo. I used to woop the snoot out of them Mustangs and Camero's 30 years ago. But now I would only use an AMC engine, but that is my choice. I am not a big fan of the AMC 20 rear even with one piece axels. I understand that the 8 3/4" Mopar rear is used a lot and also the Ford 9" out of a Lincoln Verrsailes is almost a bolt in and it has disc's brakes too. Does the 8 3/4" Mopar rear have a removable banjo like the 9" Ford rear. I always liked the 55-64 Chevy rears just for that reason. It was easier to set up the gears in the banjo on the bench and then just pop it in. The Olds rears of those years especially the 57's were more of a heavy duty than the Chevy's and were highly prized and used in the Gassers of the 60's.
"Doc"
Doc,I am also a purist. I find it unpleaseant to see an amc with non amc power. I do however think atleast its not crushed. I also respect others wishes to use whatever is available to them. I feel more pride with an amc power plant, people look at you funny when you tell em its not a chevy. I would also like to use the amc 20 rear but it is just not strong enough. The 9" rear out of a mustang 64-70 and the lincoln Versales ARE a direct drop and bolt in. Same width, same perch locations. The mopar 8 3/4 out of a small body mopar is also the same. These both have the Banjo, 3rd member, chuck, or pig as it's called. Even with these stronger rears if you are pushing over 400 HP you will need aftermarket axels.
Davis
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