ok, so i finally got a new hydraulic jack, i jacked up the car, cleaned the rearend so i could find out what i have. it turns out i have a 8" rear end. i have a 351C engine. this explains the leaking of lube from the rearend. ok, so i need a new rearend, where could i find one? i really dont want to buy brand new, but if i have to i will. any suggestions?

 

might as well get a 9"....junkyard?

 

well, what kind of cars had a 9inch that would be able to swap into a 69 coupe?

 

Cant answer that one for you, but Ive seen this subject before, so Im sure some people on here know.

 

You probably dont need a new rear, where is your leak from, is it around the frontat the pinion, or leaking from where the center section bolts to the housing or is it comming from the ends of the axle tube. Is the leakk the only problem or is the rear making noises , give us some more detail and we may be able to give some good answers

 

it makes a noise after i stop accelorating, but only in drive, not in nuetral or park.

 

You can add the 1977-80 Lincoln Versailles to this list.
http://dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm

 

Where is the leak comming from?

 

differential

 

Thanks soaring. Great information