Topic: Axle Ends Paint Markings - 31 spline, 9"

[Mike_B_SVT]

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?




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

[1970 Snake]

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.

[Mike_B_SVT]

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?

[J_Speegle]

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



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

[1970 Snake]

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