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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: Mike_B_SVT on June 01, 2020, 05:43:24 PM

Title: Axle Ends Paint Markings - 31 spline, 9"
Post by: Mike_B_SVT on June 01, 2020, 05:43:24 PM
Ok, I found what appear to be marks on the ends of my axles and want to confirm what I think I'm seeing.

1970, Dearborn, Oct 6th build date, 9" with 31 spline axles, 3.91 gear ratio.


Driver's side axle end ~ painted white with a pink line / slash?  And a little white squiggle, like an initial / inspector mark?

(https://i.imgur.com/V70lMAoh.jpg)


Passenger side axle end ~ possibly a yellow blob and another initial squiggle?  Or is that just a different shade of rust?

(https://i.imgur.com/T2jZ0vIh.jpg)

Title: Re: Axle Ends Paint Markings - 31 spline, 9"
Post by: 1970 Snake on June 08, 2020, 03:06:12 PM
Hello Mike, just wanted to confirm your findings as my axle also have the white and pink markings on them, there where also pink markings along the axle between the carrier and the outer hub. I will try and dig up some pictures when I have time.
Title: Re: Axle Ends Paint Markings - 31 spline, 9"
Post by: Mike_B_SVT on June 08, 2020, 04:16:19 PM
Hello Mike, just wanted to confirm your findings as my axle also have the white and pink markings on them, there where also pink markings along the axle between the carrier and the outer hub. I will try and dig up some pictures when I have time.

Thanks!  Anything on your passenger side axle?
Title: Re: Axle Ends Paint Markings - 31 spline, 9"
Post by: J_Speegle on June 08, 2020, 07:28:12 PM
Thanks!  Anything on your passenger side axle?

Have two examples with blue swipe on the axle end. One on a car one on a NOS example

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/14/6-080620182048.jpeg)

Sorry don't have the same for the DS for your application

As a reminder for all ;)  Make sure all the other details on your restoration are up to standards/original before you worry about paint marks and daubs. They don't make up for  falling short in other areas and adding paint marks to a poor reproduction part is just plain silly IMHO
Title: Re: Axle Ends Paint Markings - 31 spline, 9"
Post by: 1970 Snake on June 28, 2020, 09:41:23 PM
As indicated previously in this topic here are a couple of pictures of my replicated white and pink markings as found during disassembly of my axles