Almost done. Its not perfect but I'm pretty happy how far it's come since dropping it especially with it being my first rear axle restoration. Thanks to everyone for their help along the way.
For others viewing this post want to remind them that its from a 66 Mustang Dearborn C Code car.
Looks like you've done allot of work. Fully understand each of us makes choices about our cars and the restorations. Would offer a couple of suggestions or for others a mention of a few details that are not like originally done in hopes we can help others considering similar restoration projects.
The pinion retainer - where the bolts are located that attach it to the third member - that face of surface would have been bare steel since it was machined after the casting was painted
The original look to the red oxide was an epoxy primer sealer so it would be darker, typically and slightly shinny not flat red oxide looking. IMHO rattle can red oxide is not the way to reproduce the original look and finish.
The original brake lines would have been single crimped and without the solid line on the flex hose. Might want to consider removing the stripe. Easy to do in most cases
Also wanted to mention the rear leaf springs in one of the pictures. Of course the originals would not have any stenciled part or engineering number on them and would not have a finish that looks like what we see in the picture
Like the idea that you didn't paint the surface that the gasket and in turn the third member rest on, on the housing.
The markings look similar to allot of 65-66 8" applications we've seen
