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Yes you can keep the stock rear end as long as you don't go crazy with the power, or do a lot of burnouts. You will have to get a Ford yoke to mate up to your drive shaft.
I've got a twin turbo 363 Ford engine in mine so I had to go with the tried and true Ford 9" rear.
Are you going carb or EFI? The carb setup will be simpler which is why I have it on mine.