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johnmucci, cut the driveshaft 2.25 inches (2 1/4"). That is the difference in the distance of the axle centerline to the yoke u joint centerline when going from a 7 1/4 to an 8 3/4. Orv

2112, you would shorten your driveshaft 2.25in only if you were changing from a 7 1/4 to an 8 3/4 rear. I can't remember the difference for an 8 1/4. Orv

JTG, Summit Racing oil- 1800ppm of zinc, on sale for 4.95 qt for semi syn. or dino oil. Their shipping is very resonable. Orv

SirDan, Go to Edelbrock web site and print the very detailed instructions they have. It will take a couple of times reading through it. I cured my stumbling with weaker step up springs.

NorthernSwede. If you don't care if you have a stock floor shifter, use one of Lokars' shifter. I have a Lokar double bend Nostalgia shifter in my 65 Valiant with a bench seat. There are other aftermarker shifters out there, get Summit or some other vendor cataloge or go online and find one.

Small Block. Great info but I was under the impression that a 489 case was 1 7/8" (1.875) and a 742 had a 1 3/4" (1.750). The 741 has 1 3/8" (1.375). By the way the Ford 9" has a 1.303" if I'm not mistaken. Orv

Bobscuda67- I have had a Lock Rite in my '65 Valiant (built 360, 727, 8 3/4) for over 2 years and 10K miles. Unless you like to have a heavy foot going around corners in town it is very streetable.

Chewy, casting # 1820657= '57-64. 2070741= 64-72. About as close as it gets. OG

inkjunkie, Detroit makes a great electric locker, much simpler than an air locker, no compressor etc. Open rear until you flick the switch. Auburn also makes one but it is in conjuction with their posi unit. I know what you mean about different size tires in case of a flat. I run a Richmond...

Snake, my B&M cable shifter went south within 300 miles. Replaced it with a Lokar Nostalgia double bend, NO cable, just solid rod, looks *****'n and works flawlessly.

340Mopar is right. 741 case pinion is 1.375, Ford 9" is 1.313. As you can see the "small" Mopar is larger than the exalted Ford 9" in pinion size, thus should be A OK.

65Vart. the distance listed in the posted chart is correct. If you are staying with your same trans( either manual or auto) you are just changing the distance of the centerline of axle to the centerline of the yoke. 7 1/4 is 10.09, 8 3/4 is 12.35. The difference is 2.24 or approx 2 1/4inches...

65Vart. 2.25 inches (2 1/4) is what you want.

FriscoWilly, 2 years ago I used Krylon Fusion for plastic on my steering wheel and it has worked out great. No issues at all. Easy prep and cost less than $5.00 at WalMart.

Useless, I used rubber stoppers from the local hardware store. They come in different sizes and you just put them in the hose and put the hoses back on. They block off the flow and are easy to take back off. Cheap too, about $.35 cents each. Work great and everything looks stock.

Laysons has early A windshields and seals.

god.favored, Cudavert is right in regards to the Rambler OD. But Columbia made a very popular 2 speed rearend that was installed in many 30's and 40's Fords. Every now and then a car is listed on Ebay or some other auction site with the Columbia option.

63Belvedere, I put Magnmun Racing tubes on my 65 Valiant. Besides looking good, they have more bushing contact area and really firmed up the feel of the front suspension. Plus they are built with more caster and camber adjustability. They are worth the few extra bucks compared to rebuilding...

lilredridinghoo, Performance Automotive Transmission Center 2134-A E. Texas St. Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111 www.transmissioncenter.org

c. stanley. The PATC website says short ones are used for electric speedos which I assume your early car does not have.

duster maniac, You might be able to correct it buy installing a smaller driven gear. You're speedo is approx. 24% slow. For example if you have a 36 tooth driven gear you would need a 28 tooth driven gear. I don't know if they make such a small gear. If not, then as Fishy68 says you will need...

DesertRat, since the 8 1/4 is actually narrower than an A-body 7 1/4' 53.20" vs. 51.40" (1.8" total or .9" on either side) it should be an easy fit. I did a 7 1/4 to and early 8 3/4 (same measurements as above) in my '65 Valiant with no problems. Have a good day.

RedFish, 7 1/4 in. rear centerline of axle to centerline of rear u-joint is 10.09 inches. 8 1/4 is 11.69 for same measurement. Hence, shorten driveshaft 1.6 inches. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't both a 67 and a 75 considered late a-bodies with the same wheelbase? If it was a 66 it...

Riddler, they will not work with coilovers. They are exactly the same as Magmun Racing. MR does make one that is designed to work with coilovers. Check out their website and you will see the difference. MR price is $339. for the ones you want. Hope this helps.

silver fox. From what I understand if you don't run above the stall it overheats the trans fluid which can damage the trans after a while. The way I check stall is left foot on brake, bring up the rpm's and see at what rpm's the rear tires start to spin. Just an approximation, but close. I...

SSVDP- If I read your translation literaly you want to replace or repair the NEW axle? Just having fun on a Sat afternoon.

Darwin, go to www.magnumforce.com. They have the coil over conversion you are looking for. You will need the upper control arms they sell. Hope this helps. Not a complete new K-frame, so in the scheme of things, not that expensive.

DesertRat, 7 1 /4: cover has nine bolts. 8 1/4 cover has 10 bolts. 8 3/4 does not have a removable cover.

reefkeeper, formulas340 is on the mark. If the 15" tire is larger it would be reading slower, not faster than stock.

TimDart. I have a Richmond Full Locker in my '65 Valiant (360, 727, 8 3/4). If you drive it like an open rear around corners you'll have that problem. Just have a heavy foot on the straights. In the instructions I received with mine these very issues were noted. LML (love my locker).