T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

[Jerry Clark]

It has been a long standing debate here, (my Shop);
The Quanta detail instructions, (allowing for this companies inaccuracies) clearly shows the spindle painted, (dipped) orange on BOTH ENDS
The JG is unclear
Opinions regarding these marks would be appreciated before I complete the front suspension assembly
Thank You

[John M.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Jerry,
I have a picture of an original 67 spindle which I think shows both ends being orange. There's a lot of rust present but it looks like there's paint on both ends. I'll email you the picture tomorrow.

[John Daly]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

When I degreased the front end on my early 67 the orange paint was evident as a 6 to 8 inch smear halfway between the ends as though it was slapped with a paint brush. Both sides looked about the same. No evidence of dipping at each end.
JD

[mikemccagh]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Jerry: have done aboutr 8 mid-years and most spindles had orange at both ens, sone had it centrally and some had it on just one end. never seen one totally oranged-out. regards, mike

[Jerry Clark]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Thank you all;
I have already painted both ends as I have in the past, I sent out some "pick it apart" pictures and the jury was out on which way was correct
jer

[Tim E.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

This photo is of my 1966 front spindle assembly. It's pretty easy to see the extent of orange paint coverage on the bottom (appears to be dipped). Only remnants remain on the upper part, but orange paint can be seen.

[Tim E.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Missing photo from previous response:

[John H.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

No pic - try removing the question mark after ".jpg" in the URL.

[Tim E.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Thanks John. Still having trouble so I'll try this link to the missing photo from previous post....

[Kevin M.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Tim,

Your first post picture worked fine for me?

Hollywood

[Chuck S.]

Re: T Q Front Spindle Inspection Marks

Orange inspection paint marks are also found on early C3 spindles.

I could be wrong, but I doubt they were dipped. Mine were large, irregular marks that were painted, more like daubed with like a 1" diameter round brush, and only to the center portion of the spindle. There were also smaller "white" crayon inspection marks on each end where the ball joint studs were installed.

[Ronnie Robertson # 36786]

Re: Photo of 1966

Jerry,
Here is a photo of my 1966. There is red smeared over the lower 1/3, and white on the bottem end! Others are available if you are interested.
Ronnie