finally got the rearend swap done! The old 7.5 with 2.79 gears were getting old, much better with the 8in with 3.55s.
When did Mavericks come with the 7 1/2"? I was under the impression that they all came from the factory with 8" differentials.
I had an early 70 that had the little diff with the rear cover. Cool car with the rim blow wheel and dash mount ignition.
My 69.5 came stock with that little tiny rear with the bolt on rear cover. When I had a local wrecker company pull my 200 out for me, I had him take that rear out of my sight. That Versailles 9 inch looks soooooooo much better :bananaman
All '69.5 and probably 90% '70 Mavericks came with the 7.25 rear. Available ratios were 2.83, 3.08 and 3.20.
I bet that thing has way more neck-snapping get up and go now. haha. good looking car. BTW what type of wheels are those? I've seen em on other mavs and I like em.
thanks, def. more get up and go, anythings better than the 2.79s. Alex is correct with the Magnum 500s
thanks guys. Do they make other caps for em so a guy could take the mustang emblem and replace it with just a plain chrome cap or something?
yes they do, these wheels were available on a lot of fords, including the Maverick. and you can always put some of these emblems over them http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=42326
I know this is an old post but I thought you might be able to help... I have that wonderful 7.25 rear end in my 1970. My wife and kids just bought me the car (it was the first car I owned when I was a kid)... anyway, the car only has 8,800 miles ( yes, 8,800)... it’s obviously been sitting for a while so I wanted to change the rear diff gasket and fluid. It has the 7.25 8 bolt...I can’t find the right gasket...and ideas where I could find one.
Fel Pro 13073 Any Mustang place seems to have it if your local auto parts place can't order it for you. Does this look like it? https://www.cjponyparts.com/axle-differential-gasket-7-25-ring-gear-1965-1970/p/RDS13073/?year=1970&msclkid=c7e9a49c2d901a3d4a41fae02cc8b12a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=New Bing Shopping Ads&utm_term=1101201852237&utm_content=All Products