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bluec10 · 04-15-2004, 04:03 PM

Tell me if this this is a good idea...

My local wrecker just got a 1991 Lincoln Town Car. I know this car has rear disc brakes and would probably be a good fit for my '69.

Should I think about this swap? Is it worth it?
Is the Lincoln rear end strong enough for 350-400 hp?

DennyB · 04-15-2004, 05:23 PM

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Low69CST · 04-15-2004, 05:48 PM

I think they have 5 on 5 pattern. If so, I would do it. If I had it to do over again, i'd put a lincoln rear under my truck.

Autometer · 04-16-2004, 01:23 AM

You could find a '77 continental with a disc brake 9". I have one under my Malibu but I had it cut down. I think it's the right lenght for our trucks. It has a 12" rotor.

04-15-2004, 04:03 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Lincoln Rear End - Your Opinion Please Tell me if this this is a good idea... My local wrecker just got a 1991 Lincoln Town Car. I know this car has rear disc brakes and would probably be a good fit for my '69. Should I think about this swap? Is it worth it? Is the Lincoln rear end strong enough for 350-400 hp? __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

04-15-2004, 05:23 PM	#2
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04-15-2004, 05:48 PM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I think they have 5 on 5 pattern. If so, I would do it. If I had it to do over again, i'd put a lincoln rear under my truck. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-16-2004, 01:23 AM	#4
Autometer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston. Posts: 75	You could find a '77 continental with a disc brake 9". I have one under my Malibu but I had it cut down. I think it's the right lenght for our trucks. It has a 12" rotor. __________________ '05 Silverado '02 Avalanche '85 C10 '71 C10 '51 3100



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