Rear pinion and yoke housing color

Just finished rebuilding my rear end and was wondering what color red they used in 1973 on the yoke and pinion housing was it just red oxide?

The yoke and shield is natural (use VHT satin clear), the pinion bearing retainer, as well as the carrier housing, is red oxide. Chuck

Boy you shore got a pretty chassis, now squeal like a pig. . . .

Only if you touch his third member!

Boy you shore got a pretty chassis, now squeal like a pig. . . .

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I can't do that. I don't want you mistaking me for your 1st cousin Darren.

My 1s cousin is Phillip and he dates Darren lol

Thanks Chuck great pic!

all jokes aside, the level of detail is very impressive.

just thought I would post some pics of the work, don't laugh at me too hard chuck I know its not "correct" but all I wanna do for now. Pinion and shield were rusty so I just painted them, ordered new nuts and bolts today along with brake lines.. but here she is for now....

just thought I would post some pics of the work, don't laugh at me too hard chuck I know its not "correct" but all I wanna do for now. Pinion and shield were rusty so I just painted them, ordered new nuts and bolts today along with brake lines.. but here she is for now....

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It looks very presentable to me. Much better than 35 years of dirt, grime, rust, and grease. AND it is your car, do what works for you. Chuck

just thought I would post some pics of the work, don't laugh at me too hard chuck I know its not "correct" but all I wanna do for now. Pinion and shield were rusty so I just painted them, ordered new nuts and bolts today along with brake lines.. but here she is for now....

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It looks very presentable to me. Much better than 35 years of dirt, grime, rust, and grease. AND it is your car, do what works for you. Chuck

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Man you 2 do some great detail work!

Nothing wrong with that job

The yoke and shield is natural (use VHT satin clear), the pinion bearing retainer, as well as the carrier housing, is red oxide. Chuck

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Chuck did you use the VHT red oxide primer then the clear?

The yoke and shield is natural (use VHT satin clear), the pinion bearing retainer, as well as the carrier housing, is red oxide. Chuck

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Chuck did you use the VHT red oxide primer then the clear?

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I just used Dupli-Color red oxide with no VHT Satin Clear. But, the VHT red oxide is superior to the Dupli-Color IF the surface is perfectly clean. The VHT Satin Clear over the red oxide after it dries would be a good idea. It seals and is more resistant to oil and grease. Just my opinion. Chuck

powder coated mine

powder coated mine

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Man that thing is beautiful too. Just doubt I could talk Mel into letting me throw it in the oven! Aren't you about ready to send that thing East to the flatlands?

powder coated mine

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wish i had a oven big enough to put mine in!

Hello ksschraml,

Impressive!

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