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Thomas S. · 05-09-2020, 07:49 AM

Hi guys, my new 1938 Coupé finally arrived in Germany!

Can anyone identify my axle in my picture?

Thx and Greetings

Thomas

cadillac512 · 05-09-2020, 09:03 AM

Looks like an 8" Ford to me. Early Mustang,Maverick,Fairlane, etc. Resembles a 9" but the bolt pattern on the drop-out center section is more oval shaped.

Terry

flatrod · 05-09-2020, 09:19 AM

With the straight axle tubes and the two dimples, I would say its a 58/59 9". To tell if 9" the bottom bolt of the drop out can not be taken off with a socket. 8" and socket will go on all bolts. But I don't recall any 8" having straight axle tubes, most neck down at the U bolts.

19Fordy · 05-09-2020, 10:30 AM

If possible post a photo of the other side that faces towards the front of the car.
Will the bottom of the U-bolts clear the scrub line?

V8COOPMAN · 05-09-2020, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas S.

Hi guys, my new 1938 Coupé finally arrived in Germany!

Can anyone identify my axle in my picture?

Thx and Greetings

Thomas

Compare with this 8"....SAME! DD

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earlyride · 05-09-2020, 12:11 PM

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Looks narrow and the maverick being at 56.5 inches was the go to rear for a lot of hot rods. With the width measurement there are charts you can tell what it came out of and what year it is.

05-09-2020, 09:03 AM	#2
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 920	Re: Axle Identification Looks like an 8" Ford to me. Early Mustang,Maverick,Fairlane, etc. Resembles a 9" but the bolt pattern on the drop-out center section is more oval shaped. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

05-09-2020, 09:19 AM	#3
flatrod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 290	Re: Axle Identification With the straight axle tubes and the two dimples, I would say its a 58/59 9". To tell if 9" the bottom bolt of the drop out can not be taken off with a socket. 8" and socket will go on all bolts. But I don't recall any 8" having straight axle tubes, most neck down at the U bolts.

05-09-2020, 10:30 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: Axle Identification If possible post a photo of the other side that faces towards the front of the car. Will the bottom of the U-bolts clear the scrub line?

05-09-2020, 12:11 PM	#6
earlyride Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Petaluma, cal. Posts: 132	Re: Axle Identification Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks narrow and the maverick being at 56.5 inches was the go to rear for a lot of hot rods. With the width measurement there are charts you can tell what it came out of and what year it is.