ford 9inch rear end question

[DixonK]

1x 9"type 57 Ford,1560mm,3,10,4 1/2
1x 9" 1520mm,4 1/2 bolt,
1x 9" 1700mm,3,50,5 1/2
1x 8" 1460mm,2,79,4 1/2

there's a guy Selling some rearends Close to where I live here in sweden, can I use any of these for my Malibu -79?
I don't know what to look for but I want to swap out my stock rear end, I Think its a 7.5 10bolt 2.10~ gears

thanks in advance

 

[gman415]

I'm not sure I'm following you numbers, a stock rear for a G-body is 52" backing plate to backing plate. That's 1330+/- mm. With 2 1/2" (not sure on this , just a guess) of brakes on each side that's 57" (1450mm+/-)
With that said, you'll still have to have all the brackets welded on. I don't know your fabrication skills, but if you have to pay for this plus buying the rear, you could buy a housing made for your car. Keeping in mind you will also have to buy a center section, and those can get pricy.

 

[TURNA]

The 57 is a War case. It was used from 1957 to 1964, and has the extra rib on it.

I am not a fan of them, but some people like them.

If the others have an N on the center section That is a good start.

The WAR case may have an N on it but it is not Nodular

 

[TURNA]

 

[DixonK]

1x 9" 1520mm,4 1/2 bolt,
1x 9" 1700mm,3,50,5 1/2
1x 8" 1460mm,2,79,4 1/2

These are really cheap its on sale otherwise he's tossing them to make room, Would any of these fit if I give them to a shop to weld off the brackets from the stock? Or do you buy new brackets to weld on?
My malibu is a really long term project since I'm new to this car buisness thats the reason why I dont want to fix up my stock rear! I heard these are good rear ends! Just want to buy one that doesnt require much work to fit / except welding and money

 

[DixonK]

And even if i were to fix my rear end, I wouldnt know where to start! Heheh

 

[TURNA]

They all seem a bit to wide for a G-body Unless you get a special offset wheel.

But you wont know until you messure it yourself and see where things line up