is this the same as a Lincoln Versailles rear?

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  1. ESampson

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    ESampson, Sep 4, 2011
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    no, not the same. looks like it's no leaf spring rear end. might be too wide, and the yoke would have to be swapped out as well...
     
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    Nope, thats a coil spring car rear. I would think full size Ford/Lincoln.
     
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    alright, thanks for the quick responses guys
     
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    Yeah, that will definately be way too wide.....
     
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    The ad says it came out of a 1979 Lincoln Town Car.
     
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    My station wagon had a similiar rear end from the factory: 9" disc brake

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