Rearend Stamping?

[Parnelli]

Could it be possible that a rearend could have left the plant with no prefix or production date stamped on it. Has anyone heard of this ever happening? Thanks http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Salvatore]

Are you talking about the sand casting date on the pumpkin, or the axle tubes? Please fill out profile. Thanks, Sam

[Parnelli]

Hey Sam, Wanting to know about the axle tube stampings. I don't talk on this site much. But I've been on it for years learning about supercars. You guys are very knowledgeable about musclecars and hope I can get an answer here. Thanks Kelly

[Parnelli]

Come on guys, I know someone out there must have some info on this subject. Can I get some help on this. Thanks Kelly

[69L72RS]

Kelly,
I have seen a few rears like this. Two were early Chevy II, one was for 67 camaro, and one was for 68/69 camaro.
Two of the rears had later revised center castings.
The 67 camaro housing was a "341NF" center and one of the Chevy II rears was a "860NF".
I would assume that GM made them for other cars.
I sold the 68/69 rear for $2000, in the original crate.
The guy with the Chevy II rear is asking more than twice that for his.
But beware of "retubed" rears http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif , make sure the rear is real before paying for it. I have seen several people get burnt with "retubed" and restamped rears. They are easy to spot, if you know what to look for.
I hope this helps. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Eric

[Parnelli]

Thanks Eric for the information. This is a rearend for a 69 camaro. The guy says its dated late 68, that is possible for a 69 camaro I think.

[ODDBALL]

If I'm not mistaken axle tube replacement from accedent damage was a common practice when these cars where new or newer.

[Kurt S]

An original factory installed axle will have the stamping. Service parts are a different issue.