Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1949 ford rear end swap, ford f1, ford trucks

Question
Hi I have a 1949 ford club coup that im putting a worked up 302 and muncie 4 speed in. My question is the rear end. Im looking fore a 8.8 rear end from a ford. My "stock rear measures 56" and im looking to put in the same size . What aplication car or truck could I use...??? Thanks Ted

Answer
Ted, This is a little outside my field, but I will try to help anyway.

Here are a few web site links... They have TONS of info for you. Just pick what fits your needs.

The first one has the numbers you are seeking and the next ones are how to identify them and how to modify them for your needs.   Please let me know if this helps you. I'm kinda interested as to what you decide to do. Good Luck, Gus

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/172/article/1948_through_1960_Ford_F1_a...

http://www.kevinstang.com/Ninecase.htm

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Explorer8_8.html