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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: 66GTCoupe on March 20, 2011, 10:07:30 PM

Title: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: 66GTCoupe on March 20, 2011, 10:07:30 PM

thanks for the reply's on the previous post on the coil spring after some scrubbing of the orginal springs green paint stripes were seen.  I am working on the tie rod ends now inner and outer any body have an idea what colors are on the tie rods

thanks

Title: Re: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: Pete Bush on March 21, 2011, 06:34:36 AM

Glad you were able to determine the paint color of your springs. Maybe you can let us know whether the car has a thermactor or AC? When you post a question, the answers not only help you, but everyone that comes along afterward. Right now, it'd be helpful to determine just how accurate the MPC really is.

Pete

Title: Re: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: J_Speegle on March 21, 2011, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: 66GTCoupe on March 20, 2011, 10:07:30 PM

.........  I am working on the tie rod ends now inner and outer any body have an idea what colors are on the tie rods

Not sure what plant your car was built at (always helps in these discussions ;)  And from what I've seen I'm not sure that you should fine any in that location on your year vehicle  - though have seen a number of "restored" cars with them    ::)

Title: Re: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: Skyway65 on March 21, 2011, 08:49:41 PM

I looked long and hard after using the Evaporust and found no color enywhere, although there was plenty of rust and scale that could have eradicated any marks that may have been there. :'(

Title: Re: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: J_Speegle on March 21, 2011, 09:17:12 PM

Quote from: Skyway65 on March 21, 2011, 08:49:41 PM

I looked long and hard after using the Evaporust and found no color enywhere, although there was plenty of rust and scale that could have eradicated any marks that may have been there. :'(

Often the paint marks will protect the metal for a while (if they later rust away) producing a different in the pitting or surface. You can often make out where, size and such, of rear spring markings even if the paint is long gone

Title: Re: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: 66GTCoupe on March 22, 2011, 10:22:25 PM

i did find a green paint mark on the pitman arm, while cleaning nothing on the tie rod ends

Title: Re: 66 6 Cyl tie rod paint markings
Post by: J_Speegle on March 22, 2011, 11:40:34 PM

Quote from: 66GTCoupe on March 22, 2011, 10:22:25 PM

i did find a green paint mark on the pitman arm, while cleaning nothing on the tie rod ends

Typically (found my fair share) on early cars have found pittman, idler, center link, spindles, steering box, spindle stops (or what ever the proper term is) and coil springs marked on 65-66 cars so exam those well

Good luck