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Thanks for all of the suggestions guys, I really appreciate this community. It's likely that I'll just end up cutting the housing myself. I just need to decide whether or not I'm buying the one mentioned earlier or not.

Noted. I actually haven't bought the rear end yet, so I can still back out. I just thought it was a descent deal for a sure grip carrier, with the gears I wanted, and he said the brakes are in really good condition. I've looked all over the place for a rear end that is factory A body width and...

Are my hopes too high to fit a 275 in there?? :lol:

I should also mention that the valiant is mini-tubbed and the spring relocation kit has already been ordered from uscartool. This should give me a little extra room to play with. I'm hoping to use a 275mm wide tire...

I was also a little concerned about the whole ladder bar thing. Something could be tweaked or cracked and I won't be able to see it... :( I built a stroked 318 (390) that should be just over 500HP at the flywheel.

I'm picking this up for $850. I thought it was worth the risk.

Right, so I'm 1 3/16" (per side) wider. Just need some positive offset :D Thanks guys!

Wouldn't recommend what, that gear? I've ran a 3.91 on a street car before, although it was a B body. I'm not sure why it would matter though.

I'm putting it in a 64 Valiant Signet Convertible. The seller said the carrier is a clutch-type and the gear is 3.91.

I've heard that these early B body rear ends could work without any cutting, but would I was planning on moving the perches. I've seen many people talking about using this width rear in our A bodys and dialing in the tire location with rim offset. I'm really hoping I don't have to cut it, but...

I am sure it's the one in front, based on some of the other photos. I could always just cut them off unless there would be some benefit to running that setup on a street car... :)

Picking up a rear end on Saturday. The seller sent me some pics and something looked strange to me (I've circled it in red). I believe this rear is from a 65-67 B body (59 1/2" wide, from drum to drum). I'm going to see if I can get by with using some backspacing... I've never owned an 8 3/4...

I'm about 2 hours north of Lafayette (Nappanee, IN).

Yup! They are still in the car though... I'll have to pull them. No clue what it would be worth. How does $20 plus the ride sound?

Selling the engine and trans out of my 64 valiant. I have no idea how many miles are on it. I was told it ran before the battery was pulled, but I haven't tried starting it. Everything is still in the car. I was hoping to line up a buyer, and then pull it. I don't have a lot of space in my...