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I am ending my short search for the 66 Axle Assy. Based on the info provided in this thread as well as some off line e-mails/discussion, my current conclusion is the assembly on the kar is what it was built with. The date codes from the casting (11/2/65) to the axle assy (2nd wk of Nov '65) to the kar scheduled build date (11/15/65) are within reason. Unless I find additional, conflicting info I am going to leave the assembly alone and assume the door tag data vs axle tag data conflict (limited slip vs open) is a Ford screw up.

Thanks to all who contributed to my better understanding of this subject, both on this site as well is off. It is great having a place to go to access the wealth of knowledge the members provide. And, of course, if there is a different take on my conclusion above, I'd be more than happy to listen.

Steve

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The second line is incomplete. The '50' should read '3.50'. The rest is messy as well - '5L8' or 'B' or it might be a '3'. That would equal - 1965, Nov and the third week, the '3'. The third character could only be a 1 thru 5, indicating the week. The '980' is the plant code and I don't have any info on where that was. If it was a limited slip, it would read 'WCZ-T' on the top line, and '3L50' on the second plus the appropiate remainder.

Jim

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I went back and looked - I cannot make the third date position out to be a "3", even if I squint real hard! I also found two other threads discussing axle tag date codes and both have letters in that position ("A" and "C", I believe). I don't know how to post a link here, but the topics were:

Rear Axle Tag - last post 4/10/07

Replacement Axle Tag - last post 1/30/07

I am certainly no expert in this area, just want to determine the correct date. I still believe it to be a "B".

Also, the center section cast date appears to be "5L2" and the tag does appear to have a 3.50 instead of the 50 - the "3" is damaged and difficult to see if one is not specifically looking for it.

Need additional help in sorting through this. Thanks.

Steve

Edited by - smsbgky on 01/02/2008 06:21:33

OK, I have a 1965 style rear axle assy with a tag indicating 3:50:1 open and a date of the third week ("3") of November 1965. For the moment I will assume the hardware matches the tag. In looking at the tag again, I do not see a "3" - my first choice is a "B" then "8". Admittedly it is not real clear - that character is especially difficult to read.

The car is a 1966 with a door tag showing a 3:50:1 limited slip (E) and a date of November 15, 1965 (15L).

Obviously the open vs limited slip does not match. What about the dates? In 1965 the third week of November was the 14th (Sunday) through the 20th (Saturday). It seems to me if the car was actually built on the 15th and the axle assembly was assembled the third week, then these don't match.

Thoughts? Corrections to the above? I have many more questions, but need to get past the above first. Thanks.

Steve

I found the tag - right where it should be (I have no idea how I missed it the first time). It reads:

WCZ-S

50 5LB 980

The original door tag reads "E" indicating 3.50:1 limited slip, yet the rear axle tag indicates 1966 3.50:1 open (as far as I know anyway). Can anyone tell me what the second line of numbers/letters mean? BTW, the "5LB" could in fact be a "5L8" - it was very difficult to read.

I could not locate a casting number - I assume it is on the external surface (Fred?)? Do I need a mirror? How many numbers/letters am I looking for? Is the cast number proud or an indent? No chance of taking anything apart this weekend - I'll have to do that sometime in the future.

Any and all help is appreciated!

Steve

Fred and Jeff: Thanks for the info - I really appreciate the help and guidance. I'll see if I can get the data this weekend and will post back with what I find.

Steve

Somewhere along the way my 66 K Code (Date: 15L) ended up with a 65 Mustang 9in rear axle assembly. It should have a 3.50:1 Limited Slip. I have a few questions:

1. Does anyone have or know where to find a correct assembly that is for sale?

2. I cannot find the tag on the assembly in the car (crawled under the car). Where should the tag be located?

3. If I cannot find the tag, how do I verify the ratio? It for sure is not a limited slip.

4. Any opinions or suggestions in dealing with this issue would be appreciated. For instance: How difficult are these to find? If I find a date correct axle assy but the wrong ratio or open, are the parts available to change to the correct configuration? Anything else I need to know? I have not taken a rear axle assy apart before - most everything else on the car, but not that.

Thanks,

Steve

This was a scam. Looks like someone took the description and pics off eBay and readvertised the car elsewhere, at a low price. They had a tough time answering some basic questions and wanted to only sell the car via the net. When I insisted on seeing the car in person, they disappeared. I am sure this isn't the current owner and likely isn't the only car.

Thanks(Belmont - Bill/William?) for the background info. Other than wasting a couple of hours, nothing lost. My search continues.

Yes, same car, some of the same pics. I am a little concerned about the churning over the last 2-3 months on this car (based on the links provided). It was advertised for sale again on 7/23/07 (not eBay) by, what appears to be, a different owner. Something isn't right here.

Have potentially found a 1966 K Code. Has anyone come across this vehicle and do you have any info about the car? VIN: 6F09K195735

Data: 63A M 25 14M 45 E 05

I have pictures (jpg) but I cannot figure out how to post it here. Thanks.

Steve

Hello, I am new to the site and am looking for a 65 or 66 K Code FB project car. I am not interested in a restored car. The car must have at least the original block - but I would prefer to have as complete (original) car as possible. If anyone comes across such a car I would greatly appreciate the details. I am searching the usual sources as well.

This looks like a great site! Thanks.

Steve