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AirMale · 10-05-2009, 03:55 PM

I'm preparing to order an M-9 housing from Moser eng. Should I order the rear with Chevy ends or big ford ends? Both ends are designed to work with ford bearings and retaining plates. My rear drum brakes are brand new and I would like to keep them. Am I missing something here? I'm also ordering axles with 5X5 and 5X4.75. Should I order the screw in studs? Your thoughts?

djracer · 10-05-2009, 10:36 PM

I think all there studs are screw in. If you want to keet your brake get the chevy ends. My buddy did that on his 67 camaro.

I want a fab housing bad.

wheatlandbrawler · 10-06-2009, 01:04 PM

the chevy ends dosnt really limit you on the disc brake conversion i have one of the original fab housings from comp engineering (pretty damn close to being the same thing) i love it! i have a strange nodular center section with strange axles and strange full spool. i disc brake it and it was easy i spent less then 150 bucks for everything to do the brakes from factory stuff from orileys. i can post pics if you want?

AirMale · 10-06-2009, 01:06 PM

PICS? Would love to see some!

wheatlandbrawler · 10-06-2009, 11:25 PM

sorry about that... no batteries for the cam pick some up after work tomorrow and ill get em on here.

KQQL IT · 10-10-2009, 03:51 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NASCA...item3a50537b1a I bought a locker from these guys. It was the nicest detailed part couldnt find any wear just noisy because of no dampening ring? People have stopped me when turning...Just kills me

AirMale · 10-16-2009, 05:45 PM

Ok here's an update. Just ordered an M9 from Moser. I went with the chevy truck ends with ford bearings and retainer plates. 35 spline axles with both 5X4.75 and 5X5 patterns, 5/8 studs and backbrace options= $1280 delivered. Looks like I'll be welding this myself..... any advice guys?

djracer · 10-16-2009, 07:40 PM

How much more was it to get the ends welded? That is the most critical part so you don't have binding. You also have to be careful not to warp the housing when welding on the back brace. This the case with a stock housing. It may not be the case with a fab housing.

AirMale · 10-16-2009, 07:52 PM

I'm borrowing a jig to weld my ends. I have to weld 4 link brackets and the back brace first..... don't worry, definitely posting pics.

AirMale · 10-22-2009, 07:08 PM

UPS came tonight

Won't have a jig until mon. night. This stuff is nice. Moser was great to deal with too!

djracer · 10-22-2009, 08:06 PM

Sweet! Someone buy me one!

ripdog28 · 10-22-2009, 10:24 PM

That is beautiful, im sure it is not a problem or will be fixed by the brace but, those tubes are not to far in the housing. Again, probly not much to worry about just see most TUFF rear ends with more tube in.

AirMale · 10-26-2009, 09:35 PM

got started tonight. My friend Gary was nice enough to tig it for me. He said it would be stronger and better looking. He was right

ripdog28 · 10-26-2009, 09:54 PM

That looks mean, would love to see it once installed.

AirMale · 10-27-2009, 08:58 PM

used a friends jig tonight and welded the ends on.

djracer · 10-28-2009, 08:12 AM

You are gonna make me buy one.

71Dragtruck · 10-28-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

You are gonna make me buy one.

Just do it already.

AirMale · 10-28-2009, 10:52 PM

yes, yes, yes that looks f'ing awesome!

Rodms · 10-29-2009, 12:21 AM

Very Nice,Wish it was mine!!!!

fryco · 10-29-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djracer

You are gonna make me buy one.

Buy one man!!! Everybody's got one... They got me good, housing, wilwood brakes, 35 spline axles, center chunk w/4.56's and full spool. That S.O.B. cost double my first car...

djracer · 10-30-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryco

Buy one man!!! Everybody's got one... They got me good, housing, wilwood brakes, 35 spline axles, center chunk w/4.56's and full spool. That S.O.B. cost double my first car...

I'm glad you still have trailing arms.

fryco · 10-30-2009, 08:14 PM

I'm sure someone already asked this: Do you do anything with the trailing arms? Plate them or weld them down the seams?

My small block makes just over 650hp, no spray, blower or turbo. I have a turbo 350 trans w/brake and a 4200 rpm converter. Is there any danger in running these arms stock? Are there weak points I'm not aware of??? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

djracer · 10-31-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryco

I'm sure someone already asked this: Do you do anything with the trailing arms? Plate them or weld them down the seams?

My small block makes just over 650hp, no spray, blower or turbo. I have a turbo 350 trans w/brake and a 4200 rpm converter. Is there any danger in running these arms stock? Are there weak points I'm not aware of??? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

Mine have a small plate on the top and bottom and the seams are welded. My old combo made 900hp plus with nitrous. Tom Duraham that had the truck before me had more power. I am adding 80 cubic inches and more spray when I get it back together.

71Dragtruck · 10-29-2009, 02:58 PM

I realy need to get the rest of my frame painted that's for sure. But ya I also love the look of fabbed housings. Saw one once and just had to have one, make sure to post up some pics when you got yours all done, and yes tig welded is the way to go.

noonzor · 10-30-2009, 03:57 PM

looks awesome, nice work!

10-05-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Fab 9 I'm preparing to order an M-9 housing from Moser eng. Should I order the rear with Chevy ends or big ford ends? Both ends are designed to work with ford bearings and retaining plates. My rear drum brakes are brand new and I would like to keep them. Am I missing something here? I'm also ordering axles with 5X5 and 5X4.75. Should I order the screw in studs? Your thoughts? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-05-2009, 10:36 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Fab 9 I think all there studs are screw in. If you want to keet your brake get the chevy ends. My buddy did that on his 67 camaro. I want a fab housing bad. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-06-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
wheatlandbrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: salina, kansas Posts: 123	Re: Fab 9 the chevy ends dosnt really limit you on the disc brake conversion i have one of the original fab housings from comp engineering (pretty damn close to being the same thing) i love it! i have a strange nodular center section with strange axles and strange full spool. i disc brake it and it was easy i spent less then 150 bucks for everything to do the brakes from factory stuff from orileys. i can post pics if you want? __________________ 1968 swb RIP 408. 388 roller monster mouse, richmond 5 speed. and alot of the stuff that makes you happy. build link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389826

10-06-2009, 01:06 PM	#4
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 PICS? Would love to see some! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-06-2009, 11:25 PM	#5
wheatlandbrawler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: salina, kansas Posts: 123	Re: Fab 9 sorry about that... no batteries for the cam pick some up after work tomorrow and ill get em on here. __________________ 1968 swb RIP 408. 388 roller monster mouse, richmond 5 speed. and alot of the stuff that makes you happy. build link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389826

10-10-2009, 03:51 AM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,256	Re: Fab 9 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NASCA...item3a50537b1a I bought a locker from these guys. It was the nicest detailed part couldnt find any wear just noisy because of no dampening ring? People have stopped me when turning...Just kills me Last edited by KQQL IT; 10-10-2009 at 03:57 AM.

10-16-2009, 05:45 PM	#7
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 Ok here's an update. Just ordered an M9 from Moser. I went with the chevy truck ends with ford bearings and retainer plates. 35 spline axles with both 5X4.75 and 5X5 patterns, 5/8 studs and backbrace options= $1280 delivered. Looks like I'll be welding this myself..... any advice guys? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-16-2009, 07:40 PM	#8
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Fab 9 How much more was it to get the ends welded? That is the most critical part so you don't have binding. You also have to be careful not to warp the housing when welding on the back brace. This the case with a stock housing. It may not be the case with a fab housing. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-16-2009, 07:52 PM	#9
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 I'm borrowing a jig to weld my ends. I have to weld 4 link brackets and the back brace first..... don't worry, definitely posting pics. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#10
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 UPS came tonight Won't have a jig until mon. night. This stuff is nice. Moser was great to deal with too! Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-22-2009, 08:06 PM	#11
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Fab 9 Sweet! Someone buy me one! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-22-2009, 10:24 PM	#12
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Fab 9 That is beautiful, im sure it is not a problem or will be fixed by the brace but, those tubes are not to far in the housing. Again, probly not much to worry about just see most TUFF rear ends with more tube in. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

10-26-2009, 09:35 PM	#13
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 got started tonight. My friend Gary was nice enough to tig it for me. He said it would be stronger and better looking. He was right Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-26-2009, 09:54 PM	#14
ripdog28 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Imperial Beach, CA Posts: 1,040	Re: Fab 9 That looks mean, would love to see it once installed. __________________ 69 c-10 BBC 462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.3.5/6in drop. My Build.

10-27-2009, 08:58 PM	#15
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 used a friends jig tonight and welded the ends on. Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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10-28-2009, 08:12 AM	#16
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Fab 9 You are gonna make me buy one. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-28-2009, 10:52 PM	#18
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: Fab 9 yes, yes, yes that looks f'ing awesome! __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-29-2009, 12:21 AM	#19
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: Fab 9 Very Nice,Wish it was mine!!!! __________________ Built chevy tuff!

10-30-2009, 08:14 PM	#22
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: Fab 9 I'm sure someone already asked this: Do you do anything with the trailing arms? Plate them or weld them down the seams? My small block makes just over 650hp, no spray, blower or turbo. I have a turbo 350 trans w/brake and a 4200 rpm converter. Is there any danger in running these arms stock? Are there weak points I'm not aware of??? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

10-29-2009, 02:58 PM	#24
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Fab 9 I realy need to get the rest of my frame painted that's for sure. But ya I also love the look of fabbed housings. Saw one once and just had to have one, make sure to post up some pics when you got yours all done, and yes tig welded is the way to go. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 10-29-2009 at 02:59 PM.

10-30-2009, 03:57 PM	#25
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Fab 9 looks awesome, nice work! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

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