63 budget build belvedere axle swap question

[4dr4ever]

So I horse traded for a 63 belvedere 4 dr. I'm trying to budget build this as much as possible. I have several items from a 05 chrysler concorde for it, seats, stereo, seat belts. I have a replacement slant from an 86 Dodge 1/2 ton. tranny looks to be in good shape.

Anyways, my main question is the rear axle is screwed and I was hoping to replace it again on the cheap. I have an 8 3/4 out of a 69 D100 that I could use with the proper center section. Anyone know if I could make it work? I want to use the wheels off the 05 concorde which has a high offset so I think that might make up for the wider axle.

honestly if I can make this work I'll have a car for less then 500 bucks that is cool as heck.

 

[godfatherofchry]

I dont see Y not....Artie

 

[Dodge 330]

The rear out of the truck, IIRC, is much wider than your car.

The best axle swap for these cars is any B-body up to '70.

I used a '69 Charger rear in mine and it bolted up.

Usually you can find B-body 8 3/4 housing and axles for under $100.00.

 

[chignikred]

reminder that the 65 to 67 rear end housing is the prefered interchange. the 68-70 rears are a little wider still.

 

[4dr4ever]

I know the later b body is a better fit but like I said this is extreme budget, I want to use what I have, I guess I'll have to toss my wheels under it and measure between

 

[4dr4ever]

So I did some measuring, the truck rear will fit fine with the high offset wheels but I did some more horsetrading and have traded some labour for a mid 80's diplomat for parts, gonna swap the front brakes and the rear axle as well as some other things(springs, shocks etc.) Going to be a pretty sweet little car when It's all put together.