67 Fastback getting 8.8 rear

Yeah…those that act as a purist are those that have the money to be that way or full of ****. Usually the later in my opinion. None of my cars are nice enough for OEM. I do prefer OEM when applicable with cars that are worthy.
Those are the ones who always scoff at my Ford 9" suggestion when people ask opinions of which rear axle. It used to bother me and was a source of argument, but now I just chuckle to myself and move on. The 9" is both cheaper to build and stronger than the 8 3/4 and it does not have a following who thinks it's worth its weight in gold. I have still not been able to afford my axles yet, but I've talked to Cass about them, he knows the measurements and what I need. I won't have 850 bucks total in it when I am done. And that will be drum to drum.