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1966 shelby rear end backing plates

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by jbarela, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. jbarela

    jbarela Well-Known Member

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    Ok...since I am searching for a set I better know what I am asking for...What brand of backing plates came on the 66 shelby? our car is a late march built car ....we currently have K/H plates on our 65 rear housing we have in our car now.. so I am looking for another set for our new 66 housing we are putting together for our car..

    I have seen the backing plates for the 10 x 2 1/2 set up marked FoMoCo and Bendix as well....so which set do I need to be correct for our car?????

    If I am not able to find someone who has a set for sale that is correct...
    can anyone tell me how to pull the axles out and put them back in so I can just use the ones we have now??Or do I need a shop to pull and re-install the axles after I pull the backing plates off..

    THanks so much guys!!

    Jimmy
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    67GT500#2100 Shelby Forums Pit Crew

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    I am not sure which backing plate is correct however, to remove the axles just unbolt the 4 bolts holding the backing plates on and pull out the axles. You may need a light tap to persuade them to come out. Grab the backing plates and shove the axles back in. Easiest rear end to pull backing plates from.
    Jimmy
     
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    Cool..thank you so much for that info...sounds easy enough!!! Will do it on Monday..will post how it went!! thanks so much..
     
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    Jimmy, use the FoMoCo marked K/H backing plates. Bob
     
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    Ok...realy dissapointed here....just pulled off our backing plates and the are marked FORD and Bendix..good thing is the brake components are marked K/H yeaaaa....still need some FOMOCO marked backing plates stamped with K/H and some original k/H drums as well...

    please if anyone has a lead or knows someone who might want to sell the set they are holding on to...


    Thank you..

    JImmy
     

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