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Ford nine-inch center section using GM axle tubes housing. These took years of development. We liked using the GM axle shafts, but found it extremely difficult to obtain performance gear sets for these housings. By using the Ford center section, we were able to obtain performance gear sets and relatively inexpensive full spools while still using the GM axle shafts. The third ( first useable ) prototype was built in 1995 and is still in use today. Built from used Ford and GM housings. Takes a Ford nine inch housing and a GM housing to make one hybrid housing. New DOM tubing is used to bush the 3" GM tube to the 3 1/4" Ford center section. We use a full 5" of DOM tubing per side and are welded on the inside of the center section for greater strength. Uses stock 31 spleen, bolt in ( no "C" clips ) GM axle shafts with 5 on 5" bolt pattern. Uses same shaft for either side allowing the need for only one spare axle shaft. Uses stock GM brakes if used. Must use 31 spleen Ford side gears, mini spool, or ( our recommended ) full spool. Pinion angle rotated up for better drive shaft alignment after the car has been in a derby. This picture shows housing set up for 69' to 73' Imperial or 74' to 77' ( and newer ) Mopar. We can set up a housing to bolt under any leaf spring car or truck. Sent plain steel ready for paint, or just bolt in. Price is $400.00 outright plus shipping. We allow $100.00 each for a Ford nine-inch housing core, and a GM 71' - 76' bolt in axle housing core. Price with cores would then be $200.00 for a wagon or $250.00 for a sedan. When the initial core requirement is met, we then allow $25.00 for each additional useable core. For example: If we get three Ford nine-inch housings and two GM bolt in axle housings price is $125.00 plus shipping. There have been housings shipped out with no cash cost to the customer other than shipping charges. E-mail for details.
As a testimonial, we had a car take a track shot from the front of a 68' Imperial with 75' New Yorker bumper. It hit the rear tire square. It bent the white spoke ( ¼" center ) rim and double tire over enough to rub on the shock absorber. The tire wobbled, but the shaft did not break. He went on and drove the car out of the arena. The axle shaft flange was bent and the shaft was changed in five minutes. We know this combination works!
Hybrid housing set up to fit in a 71'- 76' GM full size sedan. Jig welded for a guaranteed fit. Pinion angle rotated up as with the leaf spring rear housings. Shown with optional drain plug and paint. Drain plug is $15.00 installed when ordered with the housing.
Here at Raptor Fabrication, we can customize a housing to your specifications. This picture is of a housing that was special ordered to fit a GM sedan. This has an optional fill bung with aluminum cap ( price is $40.00 installed ), an optional drain plug ( $15.00 installed ), optional back support brace ( $100.00 installed ), optional sand blast and paint ( $40.00 ), optional lettering ( $5.00 ), and new center section mounting bolts ( $25.00 installed ). The back support brace is not necessary for most applications. This customer wanted the best and money was no concern. The total cost of this housing with cores; $425.00 plus shipping.
To place an order Email Dave at db45515@alltel.net. Include your zip code so I can determine shipping cost and exactly what you're ordering so I can give you total cost. I do travel to many shows in the midwest so if you would like to save shipping cost, plan ahead and I will bring them with me to a mutual location. In 05' I plan to attend the Buick nationals in Bowling Green, Kentucky May 17 - 20 and will be traveling from Nebraska with a trailer if parts need to be delivered. I will be to some shows in Illinois (P and P), Greeley, CO. and the best run, officiated, and attended show in Iowa: Davenport. Expect delays during the summer months as I am competing myself. Pre order during the winter months for no delays. These products will help you get to the next level of competetion and give you the edge you've been looking for!