Yes,that's what a Fab 9 is,,a custom sheet metal rear built by Chris Alston Chassisworks to use Ford 9" pumpkins. Mine's the fully braced model. The nice thing about these is the cost really is about the same as any other replacement rear. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> So...you have a 9" rear end under your car? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I'm running Baer's 12" Touring rear kit on my Fab 9. My Moser axles have > tapered rollers. Ball bearings are for dragracing. > However,I do know some running ball bearings on protourers. If I remember > correctly,tapered rollers took a little research to find for a Ford 9". > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Clint, > > Do you have Disc brakes on the rear of your Elky? Did you have to modify > > your 12 bolt? > > They tell me I need to install a C clip eliminator kit? There are two > > different bearing choices. One is tapered and the other is standard heavy > > duty ball bearings. Global says use the Roller bearings. Moser said most > go > > for the ball bearings 70 Vs 30%. Pyle Bros says the tapered bearing are > for > > those that take corners or cruising, the ball bearings are for drag > > applications. I'm confused. My friend mechanic says go for the ball > > bearings. He said you won't drive the car that much any way??? > > What to do!? > > Dan > > > > > >
