? about rear ends in 4 doors

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  1. Matt Conte

    Matt Conte Yea, it's a 4 door!!! SO!

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    I remember reading somewhere about the rear ends in the 4 doors. That they were the integral type. That is the type that have an inspection cover. Mine has the 8 inch.Is this normal for a 74 Comet?
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    Matt Conte, Sep 20, 2004
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Only early 70 models had a 7.5 inch integral ... it was 8 inches from 71 up ... 2-door and 4-door ...
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Matt,
    They are right, you have an 8 inch rear as most Mav/Comets 71-77.
    Man, you need a set of seals for that one.
    Welcome to the board.

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    beat me to it seth!!!! i was gonna say it is NOT a normal one. normal ones don't leak! (think i just put whammies on both of mine)
     
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    I have run into those same guys Dennis,, the latest one told me his uncle got ford to put a 5spd in his 351 Cleveland with a 9". I just smile,,, it is actually hilarious.
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  8. Matt Conte

    Matt Conte Yea, it's a 4 door!!! SO!

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    Thanks Guys. Man,Littleredtoy, yer not kidding!!! The car need allot more then just that. Not that it is bad, just very used. NO RUST, and runs great, so no complants. Any idea what the gearing would be in this car. It is a 250 6cyl. with AT.
     
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    Russ Found On Russ's Drive

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    Either 2:79 or 3:00 rear gears. more than likley 2:79 Check the tag on the center section bolts. Russ
     
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