Narrowing the ford 8.8 rear end for the 63 Lark. Never too old to learn something new.

Let’s take a road trip to kiwi Classic and customs to get the ford 8.8 Narrowed for the 63 studebaker Lark. It’s been a long time coming. After getting our schedule’s lined up for both of us to be able to do it , it finally happen. I’ve never done one before and wanted to be there to learn how to do it. Kiwi was a great teacher and learned a lot from him. Big thanks to him for taking time out of his busy schedule to do this. Thanks for watching. ‪@kiwiclassicsandcustoms9160‬ ‪@ScottsSpeedShop‬ #nonamenationals #fabrication #automotive #cars #homegarage #roadtrip #kiwiclassicsandcustoms #moparal #studebakerlark #studebaker #hemiswap #youtube #ford8.8rearend #narrowrearend #customcars #automobile #restomod #learningsomthingnew #learning

[@geoffkeller5337]

Thank you for taking us along for this. Very cool and glad to see you two working together.

[@TheTazzman1968]

Thanks.. kiwi has been a great friend.

[@Saint.Broseph]

Always a good day when you learn something new!!

[@TheTazzman1968]

Absolutely!

[@waynebuzzell2483]

Thanks Al and Kiwi. Great how to video.

[@TheTazzman1968]

Thanks

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Had to watch both, good seeing you two are still tight.
Trash always takes itself out.
Nice work as always Al. Kiwi is a Helluva fabricator as well.

[@TheTazzman1968]

Yes he is.

[@barryrussell4106]

Glad to see how this is done

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome work!👍

[@edfrawley4356]

I like the internal alignment setup with the heavy tool steel bar going through the bearing centered jigs. Looks like a more positive placement than using external V blocks to line the tube up. With the quality prep and welding I dont believe you will have any trouble with this rearend. Its only a matter of accurately placing your brackets for proper alignment and straight line hits on the track. Kiwi continues to impress. The Lark will be a beast.

[@TheTazzman1968]

Thanks

[@Mohawk62]

Nice job! Nice video! Thanks for sharing! That jig kit is pretty cool!

[@TheTazzman1968]

Yes it is.

[@williamrose8944]

You're working off the Bearings not so much the housing, you can move the tubes with to much heat .

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Kiwi's curtains and cushions is a great channel!👍

[@alantrimble2881]

That stopped being funny about the third time Tony said it.

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

@@alantrimble2881 you'll love this one...
"Why did the chicken cross the road?"

[@user-my4xv2gf7y]

It's got a be a fun day with Kiwi!

[@TheTazzman1968]

Always

[@TonySerpone-le3er]

Excellent video learn alot

[@donreinholz8121]

So one axle will be shorter and the whole rear-end will slide over towards the right side of the frame? Thanks.

[@TheTazzman1968]

No.. the ford 8.8 is offset to the right or passenger side. By shorting the driver side 2 7/8” it centers the rear end under the car . The axle’s are the same length now.

[@bryanfogle6672]

Only cutting one side???

[@TheTazzman1968]

Yup. The driver side is longer than the passenger side ,this allows the chunk to be center underneath the car. By shorting it 2 7/8” you are able to use the same length axles on both sides.