Rear End Research

1941 Rear-end Compatibility Notes:


Wheelbase 117in
Front Tread 57in
Rear Tread 60.125in
Ratio 3.9:1

Possible replacements:
1939-48 Plymouth, DeSoto, Dodge?, Chrysler
1987-90 Dodge Dakota Track Width: 60.8″/ Ratio: 3.55:1 (1250rwd) / Ratio: 3.9:1 (1800rwd)

Other references:
http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

Favourite resources

http://www.ply33.com

"Plymouth: The First Decade" Plymouth 1928 to 1948 parts cross-referencing and great history .

http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/1940.html

"Allpar" Nice history section.  The ads make the website look trashy but the articles almost make it worth it.

 http://www.plymouthbulletin.com/rearbrakes.htm 

"Plymouth Bulletin" Practical articles and mopar history.

 http://www.plymouthbulletin.com/adventure01.htm 

"Plymouth Bulletin" Adventure travel.

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/432.cfm 

Engine specification for the 217 engine (from 1952 Plymouth Concord).