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Stock Rear-end color? (69 RR 8.75)

RGAZ

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What is the stock appearance (color etc.) of the rear axle on a 69 RR with the 8.75" rear?

Any specific markings that are stock correct?

What about the springs and perches?

I am assuming it is either black or uncoated. If someone has a pic that would help too.

(Should this be in another category mods???)

Randy
 
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Not that i am in a hurry or anything, but my rear is blasted and I need to coat it soon...REAL SOON.

Anybody have a comment on finish of the 8.75 rear?

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Not 100% sure, but me thinks its a 30 deg. black. that's all i've really ever seen...mine's painted that way too :grin:
 
It took me a while but I found this hemi correct on Mecum and low an behold it is.............BLACK (yeah-yeah, I know its not original paint in the pic and its probably a dana 60, but this is all i could find).

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Here's a picture of the rear end of our restored '68 Coronet. It's painted the same way as the '70 Road Runner rear end that I purchased a few years ago.

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here are some 69 chunk markings, also I have seen a lot of org B bodies with a yellow B marking on the rear of the housing.
This chunk was removed from a 35,000 mile car

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The original paint markings on my '68 3.23 SureGrip were a little different than your '69. Looking at the lower of the 2 pictures, mine was painted orange near the large flange (like yours) but painted with a white stripe along the bottom (in the area where yours is yellow).
 
Histoy said:
The original paint markings on my '68 3.23 SureGrip were a little different than your '69. Looking at the lower of the 2 pictures, mine was painted orange near the large flange (like yours) but painted with a white stripe along the bottom (in the area where yours is yellow).
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I'm sure plants vary some as do the people doing the markings. Also 68 is a 742 and this is a 489, different sure grips and possible reason for different marks. I know a 489 with 2 yellow strips will indicate a 2 series ring and pinion and 3 strips will indicate a 3 series ring and pinion. This is a 489 case 2:76 sure grip.
 
By 68 B-body rear 8-3/4 had a large "B" painted on the rear center section. It appeared to be yellow.
 
Here's a picture of the factory markings on my '68

1968 Coronet RT 8.75 suregrip 3.23.jpg
 
RGAZ said:
By 68 B-body rear 8-3/4 had a large "B" painted on the rear center section. It appeared to be yellow.
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Thats the B I spoke of earlier, I have seen many 68 and 69's with that marking. No pic's right now, but I'll see If I can get one of my car.
 
1969 Dodge Charger Rear Help

I have a 69 Dodge Charger with an original rear. It is not a posi. How hard would it be for me to make it a posi ? Would it be cost effective to replace the whole rear with a posi ? Or can I make my one legger into a posi ? I am looking not to kill my wallet either. If anyone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it, I don't have that much knowledge in rear's. So i am asking you guys for help.
 
Mopar Websites

Also does anyone know of any good mopar sites that sells parts ? I know about yearone. The Paddock closed, is there anyone other one's out there ? Thanks.
 
Differentials

CHAZ..
If you have the welded cover 8 3/4 then Mancini Racing as well as a number of others sell complete limited slip differential units, drop right in. Mancini and Randy's Ring and Pinion sell replacement parts, and the Randy's website has a huge amount of technical info, dowloads, etc. about drivetrains in general.
Once again I point you to your factory manual....... If you own old Mopars, it ought to be a requirement of registration, just like liabilty insurance......
Here, however, is a link from the boys at Mopar Muscle on building the 8 3/4.
Good luck, Mike.
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_0308_mopar_8_3_4_rear_gear_buildup/index.html
 
Can Anyone clear up the question of whether the backing plates are natural steel or black. I have seen them both and painted my 3rd member and backing plates with Eastwood Spray Gray. I saw a concours resto where he painted them like I did but cannot find any pics of what is what?
 
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