I just came across a 9" rear out of a '68 Cougar. I've been on the lookout for a 9" for my '67 Mustang. Will the '68 Cougar rear (drum to drum) fit my '67 Mustang without modification? What is a reasonable price for such a piece? It's an open diff, ratio unknown, in dirty but useable shape.
That should bolt right in no problem. As far as value what's it worth to you? what are they asking? I always like to start there. Others will probably chime in on a price. I know the 67-70 9 inch rear housing seem to me to be the most common.
Thanks for the replies. It's listed for $300 and my expectation would be to rebuild it prior to installation.
In terms of what it's worth to me: I haven't really been actively searching one out, but I have kept my eyes open for a decent opportunity to pick one up. I'll do that for this one as it seems to be a decent deal.
Just double check that its really a 9". I have seen several 8" or 9.5" axles falsely advertised as 9" by people who did not know the difference.
FWIW, the 67/68 cougar dimemsions should be identicle to the mustang. There is a cool pic floating around of both cars running down the assembly line in '67 one behind the other.
yup- the axle is a direct bolt in. Verify it's a 9" by looking at the bottom center bolt for the center section, directly beneath the yoke. If you can stick a deep socket on an extension on it, it's an 8"- 9's are covered and you need a wrench. As far as the price- around here a complete 9" housing with center and drums will go for around $100-$150 for the common larger widths that need narrowed for the early Mustangs. The direct bolt ins like you've found are probably closer to the $250-300 like you've found.
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