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[Jim Arnold]

Originally Posted by 2002p51

Can a Mercury play?





After all, it's just a long Ford!

And a very nice one one also. I really like those big fat fendered Mercs.

[B Duncan]

Here is some pics of my dad's 1948 Super Deluxe Fordor... Its nicknamed the Grey Goose. Its an all stock 59a except its 12v. A minor interior restoration is in store. We also plan on putting some 15" steelies or chrome reverse wheels on it. Maybe a little suspension work with some dropped springs. This will be the "family" cruiser as it will hold more than my F-100. One question I have is how or where can we tell that rear axle ration it has? When the speedo reads 55 or so the engine is really turning. I dont know if changing to a 3.55 would be good since the engine is stock and the car is heavy... Any thoughts?

Brad

[MN47Ford]

The standard was a 3.78 ratio. Stamped on the differential housing would be 9/34 for the 3.78 if by some chance you had the 4.11 its stamp would be 9/37. Mine revs about 2500 revs at 55 with a 3.78 ratio and 15" coker radials. The 3.78 ratio revs around 200 rpm lower than a 4.11 ratio at every speed from 45-65 MPH