8-3/4" Purchase Questions

Typo, thanks. Option #3 is a 1967 New Yorker. I fixed the original post.

As far as Option #3 goes, isn't the quality of work just as important to get someone that doesn't hack up the rear end and axles to narrow it? I'm a little in dark on who I would get to do that locally and I assume if they are knowledgeable, they will charge a pretty penny.

Your right, if it isn't done right it ain't worth a hoot. I have to drive 40+ miles to get it done right.

I like option #2 but, those axles will be replaced and that carrier will need to be upgraded to a sure grip (not posi, see I learn quick). So seems most of my $250 goes on the shelf in my garage since I won't be able to sell those pieces.

Thus, my logic to just go with Option #1. I'm pretty sure it's a straight housing. The perches still have some of their legs still welded on the housing so it doesn't look like it was overheated.


Forgot to add, that I found a 1960 Desoto Adventurer & a 1964 New Yorker with an 8-3/4" in it. I hear the 64 New Yorker has sure grip factory std. But, I can't get the wheels to turn since it's on the ground. Anything special here?

The 60 rear is useless because it has keyed axles and brake hubs and the housing ends are different so you can't use newer standard flanged axles in it. If the 64 does have a sure grip it would have to be the clutch type and will work in any newer case but it'll most likely need rebuilt so unless you can get it real cheap your not getting much, IMO... The 64 might also have keyed axles. Can't remember exactly when they switched over but it was some time in the early 60's.