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MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 07-21-2018, 12:10 AM

Mr. Cool… It would be interesting to know how many Chevrolet Jr. Stock guys would have installed a 9" Ford from a 1957 Ford back in the day. The swap back in the 60's would have eliminated a lot of unnecessary breakage. This single modification alone may have changed the outcome of the class for many, with the 9" reliability. I have a 1956 BelAir 2dr Sedan, that is built 60's style with a 9". I am amazed how many people ask me if it's still the Original rear end? Would you consider a 8" Ford, your sleep won't be effected. I'm a DieHard Chevrolet Guy, but some things aren't worth doing. Remember you said your "not trying to make it competitive nor be an exact replica". Just attempting some sensible persuasion…Maurice.

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MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 311 Liked 284 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Junior Stock question Mr. Cool… It would be interesting to know how many Chevrolet Jr. Stock guys would have installed a 9" Ford from a 1957 Ford back in the day. The swap back in the 60's would have eliminated a lot of unnecessary breakage. This single modification alone may have changed the outcome of the class for many, with the 9" reliability. I have a 1956 BelAir 2dr Sedan, that is built 60's style with a 9". I am amazed how many people ask me if it's still the Original rear end? Would you consider a 8" Ford, your sleep won't be effected. I'm a DieHard Chevrolet Guy, but some things aren't worth doing. Remember you said your "not trying to make it competitive nor be an exact replica". Just attempting some sensible persuasion…Maurice. Last edited by MAURICE BLENDHEIM; 07-21-2018 at 12:29 AM.