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Offline rrenz

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66 Driveshaft Markings - C Code Automatic
« on: June 30, 2016, 10:17:29 PM »
Curious if anyone has any insight on the factory markings.Replacing the u joints on my 66 C Code NJ coupe and would like to replicate the factory markings. It appears as though there are 5 stripes on my driveshaft. The two in the center appear to be the aqua color and pinkish color. However the three colors at the rear are completely gone.

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Ryan
1966 C Code NJ Springtime Yellow
C-4 Automatic
Build Date Jan 21st
2001 3.8 Mustang Convertible
2004 40th Anniversary

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2016, 01:03:36 AM »
What transmission and when was the car built?

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2016, 07:50:07 AM »
C-4 . Build date is Jan 21st
Ryan
1966 C Code NJ Springtime Yellow
C-4 Automatic
Build Date Jan 21st
2001 3.8 Mustang Convertible
2004 40th Anniversary

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2016, 06:55:32 PM »
C-4 . Build date is Jan 21st

I suppose that you read this thread. Might provide you with a possible answer to the rear two stripes. There is reference and markings from a very close similar car/example

Often there were identification markings and then additional markings added form other reasons


http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=13723.msg85034#msg85034
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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2016, 04:41:11 PM »
It's a bit dark here and not much space to look under the car but, I can slightly see what it looks like 3 yellow stripes close the rear axle. When I have the time, I will jack-up a lil the car and see if I can find more info.
Btw, is there a way to clean the driveshaft without removing the yellow marks/numbers.? Just clear water with maybe some soap will work.? Thanks.

Josep
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2016, 05:43:25 PM »
I used Evaporust. It took off the rust without harming the paint.
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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2016, 06:56:22 PM »
I have no availability to evaporust here in Ibiza Isl. Look for something similar..

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1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2016, 07:20:11 PM »
Might check to see if something like Naval Jelly is available and test it in just a small section of the painted area and time the application to a short period then repeat if needed.

Light colors often look like other colors due to exposure, the elements and age. Once down to the paint you will need to lightly sand, steel wool or other wise remove the top oxidized surface to get a better look at the true color

White, pink, tan, and yellow can all look like one another if you skip this step.

Last option would be to use lye on a section of each stripe (it will remove it completely leaving nothing) it will bubble and expand in the bubbles but will let you see the color as it removes. By doing only one smaller section of the larger stripe you will get a chance to try other options. Oven cleaner (over here) is a handy way to purchase it. Spary it carefully in a container (like a glass jar) and apply it with a brush. Watch and take care with eye, hand and skin protection from splatters and spray
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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2016, 02:42:47 AM »
Thanks Jeff, will try those options to see if I can recover the true color of stripes.

Josep
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2016, 02:10:59 PM »
Last option would be to use lye on a section of each stripe (it will remove it completely leaving nothing) it will bubble and expand in the bubbles but will let you see the color as it removes. By doing only one smaller section of the larger stripe you will get a chance to try other options. Oven cleaner (over here) is a handy way to purchase it. Spary it carefully in a container (like a glass jar) and apply it with a brush. Watch and take care with eye, hand and skin protection from splatters and spray

Sodium hydroxide (lye) is also the principal ingredient in drain cleaner. Nasty stuff, but very effective. Can also be used as a rust remover, and will not erode the base iron or steel. I will add emphasis to Jeff's comments about safety. Make sure you use protective equipment.
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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2016, 09:34:02 PM »
Well after allot of research and very small specs of paint under a magnifying glass i found and determined that both ends of the driveshaft saddles were painted with some sort of red paint or primer and the yoke had evidence of yellow paint on the bearing caps. I found one salmon stripe and a fatter aqua stripe in the center.very sloppily applied. There were three more stripes at the axle end of the driveshaft however I have no evidence of what colors they were. this is ultimately what i ended up with after a few afternoons. I can't say for sure if this is the original driveshaft. PO switched out blocks at some point so i have no way of knowing if the shaft or yoke is original to the car however i would assume that it is.
Ryan
1966 C Code NJ Springtime Yellow
C-4 Automatic
Build Date Jan 21st
2001 3.8 Mustang Convertible
2004 40th Anniversary

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2016, 09:41:08 PM »
Well after allot of research and very small specs of paint under a magnifying glass..............There were three more stripes at the axle end of the driveshaft however I have no evidence of what colors they were. this is ultimately what i ended up with after a few afternoons. ........................

Just for the record - what transmission did your car originally have and when was it estimated to be built?
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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2016, 08:33:11 AM »
according to the build sheet c-4 auto with a January 23 1966 build date
Ryan
1966 C Code NJ Springtime Yellow
C-4 Automatic
Build Date Jan 21st
2001 3.8 Mustang Convertible
2004 40th Anniversary

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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2016, 05:55:29 PM »
Thanks
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Re: 66 Driveshaft Markings
« Reply #14 on: July 12, 2016, 04:45:51 PM »
Here's my marks, well, more or less because apart from the marks, if there's numbers there (guess there are!) i can't read them.
One mark looks greenish and the other white. I can't see any other.
Close to these marks, there's something that looks like numbers, but unreadable for me unfortunately.

Josep
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36