Topic: K Code Drive shaft markings

[k-code]

Yes I did search and search again, but didn't find a Dearborn late 64 k code build example.

Cleaned and stripped my driveshaft and I am fairly certain it's a re-tube, no evidence of markings, round weights, no evidence of rust pitting, driveshaft was rebuilt and tube was painted black by a PO.

Slip yoke C3AA-4868-A, also AJ4683-A at both ends. Outside locks, not inside.

Gregory books states two purple, one pink stripes. Is that correct for a Dec 64 Dearborn build? And if so, any measurements from centre of back hole available? Not entering competitions, just want it to look fairly correct for me.

[CharlesTurner]

I think the Gregory book is wrong again.  Hi-po driveshaft stripes for that time period were usually light green/dark green and I believe a white stripe.  Jack Brooks at deadnutson.com has been restoring these for a while and should have more info.

[k-code]

Thanks Charles, I tried calling them this morning but they are closed on Fridays and wanted to finish this weekend.

[jwc66k]

From a post on the Shelby Forum - www.saacforum.com/ dated 9/24/12 -
From the rear:
- 1 inch space
- 1 inch black ring
- 3/4 inch space
- 3/4 inch LT blue
- 2 inch space
- 5/8 inch LT blue
(I have this nasty habit of writing down stuff like this, including sources and dates. These colors are penciled in my copy of "The High Performance Mustang", by Tony Gregory.)
Jim

[k-code]

From a post on the Shelby Forum - www.saacforum.com/ dated 9/24/12 -
From the rear:
- 1 inch space
- 1 inch black ring
- 3/4 inch space
- 3/4 inch LT blue
- 2 inch space
- 5/8 inch LT blue
(I have this nasty habit of writing down stuff like this, including sources and dates. These colors are penciled in my copy of "The High Performance Mustang", by Tony Gregory.)

Awesome Jim, you made my day! Thanks so much!!

Now, should I paint detail grey, or bare metal and T9 treatments?
Jim

[Bob Gaines]

Yes I did search and search again, but didn't find a Dearborn late 64 k code build example.

Cleaned and stripped my driveshaft and I am fairly certain it's a re-tube, no evidence of markings, round weights, no evidence of rust pitting, driveshaft was rebuilt and tube was painted black by a PO.

Slip yoke C3AA-4868-A, also AJ4683-A at both ends. Outside locks, not inside.

Gregory books states two purple, one pink stripes. Is that correct for a Dec 64 Dearborn build? And if so, any measurements from centre of back hole available? Not entering competitions, just want it to look fairly correct for me.

Given a replacement driveshaft because the weights are different and the driveshaft has external clips instead of the factory internal it is not technically original looking . Consequently the paint markings are overkill and leaving the tube bare metal will not gain anymore authenticity but will add in maintenance IMO. I would suggest painting the replacement driveshaft with a stainless steel color wheel paint available in autoparts stores or the Eastwood detail gray.   

[k-code]

Given a replacement driveshaft because the weights are different and the driveshaft has external clips instead of the factory internal it is not technically original looking . Consequently the paint markings are overkill and leaving the tube bare metal will not gain anymore authenticity but will add in maintenance IMO. I would suggest painting the replacement driveshaft with a stainless steel color wheel paint available in autoparts stores or the Eastwood detail gray.   

Thats why I mentioned the clips and weights in my original post. Appreciate the feedback.

[CharlesTurner]

Would be a mistake to put blue stripes on your early K code driveshaft, but do whatever you want, it just won't be correct. 

[J_Speegle]

I've found early K code driveline markings confusing since they seem to have changed allot. Have about 40 examples but not allot of matches or patterns so far

Agree that focusing on the paint markings given the other details seems to match. Not like stripes are going to make the driveline details more correct.