Posted by rickyracer (IP: 209.20.170.24) on March 09, 2000 at 23:09:05:
In Reply to: Why Versailles? posted by Charlie on March 09, 2000 at 21:16:24:
:if the hassle of making things work is half the fun then doing something different should be more. everybody and their brother has done a Versailles. So what's so special and difficult about it when everyone makes a kit for it? and you'll probably have to have it narrowed anyway.
: contact Currie Ent in LA they should have the kit or know someone that does. After all a 8" is just a small 9" in many areas. And as Charlie says, anyone can do it. So then what is special about a Versailles? And in most cases you don't need the extra weight and strenght of a 9". Especially on a smallblock car, if you use the right parts.
things work is half the fun. You're right, its not the only way, just how I did it. It was cheaper than an aftermarket braking system, plus I got a posi rearend for cheap (8" units are more expensive). -CP
: : Second; why buy a Versailles Rearend and go thru all the hassle of changing everything when you can get a good disc brake system from another source. And keep your factory rearend. They are out there you just have to know where to look.
: : Everyone thinks they have to change to a Versailles rearend to get discs, THAT'S BS sports fans.
: : went to the junkers today, looking a 302 to put in. fist place had them for $350, second place had them for $900, low mileage.
: : : even if i bought one for $350 and it needed to be rebuilt, would it cross $900? which do you think is the better way to go, and are these prices realistic, or are they trying to screw me?
: : : also, what years lincoln versailles rearends work on the 74 mav.