65/66 Mustang REAR END, Silver Hawk swap!!

[Flat Ernie]

I called CJ Pony Parts and was able to get the part number - PBCR02 The also had the best price at that time. I used it with a 1966 mustang rear end.

CJ Pony Parts has excellent prices for most things like this. I've used their 65/66 speedo cable in several modern engine/trans swaps and they always have the cheapest parts and excellent service.

[Treblig]

I use a new Mustang cable which was just about the same length as the original. I think I got it from CJ Pony Parts. I did use a additional Studebaker guide for the cable on the passenger side and made the brackets for the ends of the cables. I then hooked right up to the Studebaker front cable. Sorry, but I cannot find the receipt to get the part number.

Well....lucky for me, one of my best friends restores 65/66 Mustangs and has a large building full of Mustang parts. If one of the factory Mustang cables will fit (work) I know that he will let me have whatever part I need. I help him a lot with his restorations because we are good friends so he won't have any problem helping me with these parts!!

Treblig

[Warren Webb]

I found this site that has a lot of good information & dimensions: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...lorer8_8.shtml

[Treblig]

I found this site that has a lot of good information & dimensions: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...lorer8_8.shtml

That's some excellent info!!!


Treblig

[Treblig]

The reason I used the wider Mustang rear was price, I couldn't find one for under $700. The E-brake cable was just cut to fit, used cable clamps to joint them and then I used the stock Lark holders and horseshoe adjuster. I'll get a picture for you.

Thanks, a picture is worth a thousand words. Just wonder how the Mustang cable connect to the rear frame brackets?? I guess you had to shorten the wire cable part?? As for the narrow and wider rear ends...I only paid $50 for the wide one (67/68/69) but I paid $325 for the narrow one. I'll pull the better pumpkin out of the wide one, have it overhauled and install it in the narrow rear end. After I put the 65/66 pumpkin into the wide rear end I'll sell it for $200 or so.

[1oldtimer]

Yea, the early Mavericks were top dollar followed by the early Mustang...... I bought my 8" for $150. The cables off of the the 8" rear fit right into the Lark brackets and I used the cable clamps I had in the garage. The stock Lark e-brake cable was one piece, so this way I didn't have to get a cable made or measure to get a cable made .

[1962larksedan]

Might check the pinion length also. I just did this on a '60 Lark and the driveshaft needed to be lengthened about 2.5 inches.

If memory holds me correctly; if running a GM Th350 or similar length tranny, a 1964-77 GM A body 4 door/SW (Chevelle and friends) or a 1977-96 GM B body (Caprice and friends) may just be 100% plug n play is you use a conversion rear U joint to the Ford rear end.