Rearend modification costs?

Kent mosby said
I have a 73 scamp that I am putting a 440 in. I need to change the 7 inch rear. Finding an 8 3/4 inch is hard around here. North Idaho. What would be the cost estimates for using a B body 8 3/4 housing and have it cut to size and new perches and axles. Someone has to have done this. Ford 8.8 inch rears are plentiful. What would it take to make one of those work? Any suggestions? Other options? I am just getting started on this so I will have many questions. Great site for answers.

Kent mosby said
Another option would be to get a housing for an A body and get the suregrip pumpkin and axles. How much would that cost?. If I could pick up the housing for 700, would that be good?

you're looking at nearly the same cost no matter which way you go. 500-1000 depending on exact parts sourcing. By far the easiest is going to be the 8.75 from an A body. they pop up on here from time to time with costs ranging from 300-1000+. Watch some of the other forums as well. I got my 8.75 2 years ago via moparts.com for 325 bucks complete with a sure grip and 3.23s. just had to drive two hours to get it.