C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations

65 Rear axle code question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 26, 2019 | 11:13 AM
  #1  
pjfl59's Avatar
pjfl59
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
Default 65 Rear axle code question

I am trying to determine the specs of the rear axle in my 65 chassis. I think I have found the code but it does not seem to be one of the common codes that is on all of the lists that are available for referencing. Perhaps Im getting it from the wrong location of the rear. Laying on my back, looking straight up at the bottom of the rear, small narrow pad on the housing (leaf spring runs parallel to it the pad/stampings). All I have is a clearly stamped k (one blank space) 7 (two or three blanks spaces) 1 (about 8 blank spaces) 5.

If I am in the wrong area please let me know - thanks
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2019 | 11:44 AM
  #2  
elwood13's Avatar
elwood13
Safety Car
Supporting Gold
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 4,751
Likes: 2,370
From: McKinney Texas
Default

Not sure what those numbers are but it sounds like you are in the right spot. Here is what mine looks like on my 67.

Reply
Old Mar 26, 2019 | 11:54 AM
  #3  
vetsvette2002's Avatar
vetsvette2002
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Veteran: Marine Corps
Loved
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,497
Likes: 509
From: Willowbrook IL
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16
Default

Originally Posted by elwood13
Not sure what those numbers are but it sounds like you are in the right spot. Here is what mine looks like on my 67.

It looks to my eyes that it was stamped
A 11 16 66

I don't see anything before or after the letter A for the complete code.
Don
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2019 | 12:19 PM
  #4  
elwood13's Avatar
elwood13
Safety Car
Supporting Gold
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 4,751
Likes: 2,370
From: McKinney Texas
Default

Don, it’s hard to see in that pic but mine is FA. I just put the pic up for the op to confirm where he is looking.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2019 | 12:58 PM
  #5  
65GGvert's Avatar
65GGvert
Team Owner
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 22,167
Likes: 4,172
From: Kannapolis NC
Default

There may be an A before the K, the AK would indicate a 3.36 non-posi rear originally.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2019 | 01:31 PM
  #6  
pjfl59's Avatar
pjfl59
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
Default

I think you are right there may be an A there....
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 65 Rear axle code question





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:57 PM.

story-0
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-5
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE