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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: Stangly on July 06, 2011, 02:01:14 PM

Title: Original Drive shaft
Post by: Stangly on July 06, 2011, 02:01:14 PM

Here are some photos of the drive shaft I removed from my car.  The original shaft was stolen from the car back in 1980 and was replaced by my father in-law with the one in the photos below.  Can anyone tell me if this  is in fact a drive shaft for a 69 mustang or from some other ford (cougar, falcon, etc).  It also has some bad dents in it that will need to be repaired so I would like verify if it is the correct one for the car before I spend any money restoring it.

Thank you,
David,

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/0/460-060711114332.jpeg)

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(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/0/460-060711114221.jpeg)

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Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: J_Speegle on July 06, 2011, 05:20:45 PM

You mention that its for a 69 (that your looking for) but we need to know the application - automatic, 3 speed or 4 speed and what engine ?

The weights indicate that its an original that has not been reblanced or the tube replaced - just need to fingure out the application

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: Stangly on July 06, 2011, 07:50:32 PM

Jeff,

Here is the missing information:

Engine-302 2-V
Transmission - automatic 3 speed (C4)

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: J_Speegle on July 07, 2011, 09:56:00 PM

Checked and did not have a clear picture of both ends on an original car.

I would have expected a tube in tube design for the automatic application but can not be sure. A white paint mark does not show up for your application.

All I have to offer at the moment - sorry

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: Stangly on July 07, 2011, 11:02:20 PM

Jeff,

Thank you for taking the time to check.  My build sheet is really tough to read, I can't make out the last few color codes.  Is it typical that all 69 Dearborn 302 2V automatics would have the same color stripes?

David,

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: Stangly on July 07, 2011, 11:21:29 PM

Jeff,

I held the build sheet up to the light and the colors read as follows:
LBDGYL and the last blank (24) which is labeled code is B.  Not sure what all these colors translate to hopefully this may shed some light.  I would like to strangle the guy who stoled the original one.

David,

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: J_Speegle on July 08, 2011, 01:07:37 AM

Quote from: Stangly on July 07, 2011, 11:21:29 PM

I held the build sheet up to the light and the colors read as follows:
LBDGYL and the last blank (24) which is labeled code is B.  Not sure what all these colors translate to hopefully this may shed some light. 

That would decode out to Light Blue, Dark Green & Yellow

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: Stangly on July 08, 2011, 07:46:29 PM

Thanks Jeff I really appreciate the help, have a good weekend.

Title: Re: Original Drive shaft
Post by: J_Speegle on July 09, 2011, 12:09:27 AM

Quote from: Stangly on July 08, 2011, 07:46:29 PM

Thanks Jeff I really appreciate the help, have a good weekend.

Thank is what the site is here for - have a safe weekend also