Topic: Paper axle tag code

[shelby_1967]

Car was completed at San Jose plant 1/18/67

It does still have the metal tag on the stud

[shelby_1967]

Here?s a picture of the tag.

[Bob Gaines]

Here?s a picture of the tag.

The rear end metal tag you posted would have a paper axle tag like the 964 A example in Reply #2 . Your picture suggests that the tag has been taken off and cleaned up and the rear end and hardware area restored .

[J_Speegle]

The rear end metal tag you posted would have a paper axle tag like the 964 A example in Reply #2 .

+1

Interestingly there were two different codes used for the same rearend ratio in 67 for Shelby's so you have narrowed down which one yours had by locating the tag

Earlier version above and later below





One of the following questions will be to figure out what color of paper to have them printed on.

[shelby_1967]

Great thanks for your help and hard work!

[Bob Gaines]

I am going over to see a unrestored survivor GT500 4 speed car on Monday to try and confirm what we think is the correct information. I will report back anything  I find out  that is contrary .

[shelby_1967]

The rear end metal tag you posted would have a paper axle tag like the 964 A example in Reply #2 . Your picture suggests that the tag has been taken off and cleaned up and the rear end and hardware area restored .

Very cool thanks. Next  color and then the hard work for a print company. 

[shelby_1967]

I am going over to see a unrestored survivor GT500 4 speed car on Monday to try and confirm what we think is the correct information. I will report back anything  I find out  that is contrary .

Awesome

[rodster]

The number of numbers used on the paper axle tags depended on the year the car was constructed. Either 3 or 4 numbers depending on which classic period Mustang and in turn Shelby.

Where did you find that number? (8935A) As the number suggests a 68 application. The 935 would suggest a 3.50/1 gear ratio.

67 Examples for discussion and comparison. Commonly found with 3 numbers

Jeff, Do you have 933A in your library?   I have an original paper tag and rear end metal tag I think I sent you long ago.

[J_Speegle]

Jeff, Do you have 933A in your library?   I have an original paper tag and rear end metal tag I think I sent you long ago.

Yes, believe that it was from your convertible, thanks

[shelby_1967]

Anymore thoughts on color Jeff? Should I go with white as Bob suggested in the photo you sent.

[Bob Gaines]

Based on the numerous ones that I have seen over the years in various conditions suggests that they were a white originally. The paper changed shade as they aged.  Here is a link to Jacks website with some examples. https://www.deadnutson.com/rear-axle-paper-id-tags/     I have suggested to Jack to get some 67 versions made but apparently I have not made a good enough case.

[shelby_1967]

Sounds good to me thanks what I?ll move forward with.

[J_Speegle]

Anymore thoughts on color Jeff? Should I go with white as Bob suggested in the photo you sent.

Without a matching original paper label we're guessing a bit but the safety choose based on what we have would be white also as Bob mentioned given the year and application. They came in many different colors, as the examples reflect,  during all the different years and configurations so if someone else is researching and looking for one for another example I suggest they study that closely and compare like labels.

I would suggest that you not copy other details from Jack's site since as mentioned those are from other years. Sure Jack is just wanting to make sure of what he does is as correct as possible

Some may think that something is better than nothing but in this case IMHO that is not true.   

[rodster]

Without a matching original paper label we're guessing a bit but the safety choose based on what we have would be white also as Bob mentioned given the year and application. They came in many different colors, as the examples reflect,  during all the different years and configurations so if someone else is researching and looking for one for another example I suggest they study that closely and compare like labels.

I would suggest that you not copy other details from Jack's site since as mentioned those are from other years. Sure Jack is just wanting to make sure of what he does is as correct as possible

Some may think that something is better than nothing but in this case IMHO that is not true.

So true.