65 rear end codes

[Donald S.]

this 65 has AU stamped on the bottom with the date but when i took the body off it also has AU stamped on th top of the pumpkin with nothing else i have never heard of this before all mt book says is on the bottom with the date code...

[Wayne M.]

Top Differential Stamping --- late 396

at the top rear edge of the carrier. Judging manuals don't refer 'cause impossible to see.

Here's the bottom flange stampingm (3.70 ratio):

[Donald S.]

Re: --- late 396

i figured that was true ie not visible so not mentioned thanks for the conformation....

[Barbara S.]

Re: Top Differential Stamping --- late 396

Wayne. I wish I had an FA. I have an FB.
Tony

[Keith B.]

Re: Try an FC (4:56) for real Fun *NM*

[Barbara S.]

Re: Try an FC (4:56) for real Fun

What's that like, Keith?

[Keith B.]

Re: Try an FC (4:56) for real Fun

There really is no 1st gear to speak of but second and third really brings the RPMs up. I haven't had the guts to keep power on through 4th. Even in normal traffic you feel like you need to shift. Tony if your at the Nationals you can see for yourself!!!

Keith