Author Topic: 66 Metuchen Axle housing Marks  (Read 1626 times)

Offline bryancobb

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66 Metuchen Axle housing Marks
« on: April 16, 2011, 09:14:26 AM »
I read all the threads about axle housing markings.  None of the threads seem to apply to mine.  After soaking mine in Evaporust, no markings were visible.  Was a 3 digit written on the flat on the bottom?  Was there a stripe around the right tube, or a number on the front of the right tube?  Was there a big "X" on the back of the center housing?

As I stated on another thread, the 3rd member was out of a 67 car.  Dang!  The only non-original major part I've found on the car.  It had evidence of light blue where the yoke meets the pinion carrier and yellow paint on one ear of the yoke. 

I would like to "simulate" the "possible correct markings" if someone would suggest some.

The transmission slip yoke/driveshaft/and rear end all had light blue marks.  I'm thinking this is for standard, C-Code, Non handling package parts.  I would guess the leaf spring U-bolts would have lite blue stripes, and possibly the leaf springs. ???

66 Metuch Conv
Nightmist, Std Blu Int
6T08C223904    76A       K         22       15c     21      6        6
                      BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  XMSN
   C/O  785                                   (rotation #)
   16    C14   6T08C223904        (weld bay 16, bucked MAR 14)

Offline Pete Bush

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Re: 66 Metuchen Axle housing Marks
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2011, 11:02:20 AM »
Bryan,

I can't help with the paint markings, but the axle tag is the correct one for your car - and the date code is the first week of March 1966. I guess whoever replaced the center gears retained the original tag?
« Last Edit: April 16, 2011, 11:03:57 AM by Pete Bush »
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Metuchen - Scheduled May 10th; Built June 21st

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Re: 66 Metuchen Axle housing Marks
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2011, 11:55:39 AM »
I thought the same thing.  I'm gonna go ahead and put the '67 chunk in right now since it works fine...but I'll be waiting for a 66 unit to fall in my lap for a trade. 


66 Metuch Conv
Nightmist, Std Blu Int
6T08C223904    76A       K         22       15c     21      6        6
                      BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  XMSN
   C/O  785                                   (rotation #)
   16    C14   6T08C223904        (weld bay 16, bucked MAR 14)