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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Mustang => Topic started by: wjgrnp on May 22, 2015, 12:53:35 AM
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Hi
Would appreciate some guidance with the correct color for the Carrier Housing.
The shop has my Differential apart for repairs so I was going to freshen it up with a new coat of paint while it is on the bench.
Currently it is what looks to be red primer.
Thanks
Ward
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Mine (http://redshost.com/gt350/imgpages/image332.html) appears to be... rust, many years of road grime and a bit of leaked fluid. Guess I'll be detailing mine as well.
(http://redshost.com/gt350/thumbs/tn_20150517_135205.jpg)
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The case and pinion retainer were painted on all sides (individually) with a shinny (not that flat stuff) looking red oxide color epoxy primer sealer. More red than we often find on the floors of some cars some plants. So things like shims, bolt heads, washers .... were not painted as you might find on some "restored" cars
Each piece was then machined leaving a bare, shinny finish in that areas. The surfaces that were machined depend on what size rear end your car has Seeing that you listed that you have a 69 CJ (thanks) we can provide some guidance and here there ;)
Would rather post pictures of originals but with surface rust and age details are a little harder to make out clearly
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-250515162002.jpeg)
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-250515162027.jpeg)
With snubber bracket attached - 69 9 inch application
The machined surface in the round balance hole should be more pronounced. Maybe its the angle our I should have brightened it up more
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/3/6-250515162051.jpeg)
Members - don't copy the paint marks - they likely are not correct for your car and application ;)
Note - Moving this thread to the General Driveline area since the detail applies across the years - 65-73
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Thanks for all the help
Ward