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Paint rear differential and driveshaft? #339124 11/19/2007 9:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 Carlsbad B briang Shop Shark
briang Shop Shark B Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 Carlsbad	Hello, After a lot of time and effort i stripped and cleaned the rust from the rear differential, the leaf springs, the axle, and the driveshaft. Since they are now nice and clean I wanted to protect them. What is the best method to protect them ...should I paint them? thanks, brian 1958 Chevy Apache Fleetside in the Gallery Webshot photos 1950 Chevy 3100 in the Gallery Webshot photos

Re: Paint rear differential and driveshaft? briang #339283 11/20/2007 4:11 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316 Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Achipmunk Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Boiling Springs, S. C. 29316	I like things all tidy so I vote to paint them OR use some Por15 on them as it is resistant to chipping and will help in the rust prevention catagory......but as always, to each his own! 1937 Chevy Pickup In the Gallery 1952 Chevy Panel In the Gallery More photos 1950 Chevy Coupe Pictures! I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd. I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

Re: Paint rear differential and driveshaft? Achipmunk #339287 11/20/2007 4:18 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 Carlsbad B briang Shop Shark
briang Shop Shark B Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 141 Carlsbad	Achipmunk thanks for the vote! I can't wait to see an updated phot of that 52 panel. 1958 Chevy Apache Fleetside in the Gallery Webshot photos 1950 Chevy 3100 in the Gallery Webshot photos

Re: Paint rear differential and driveshaft? briang #339299 11/20/2007 4:40 AM
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BIG CHEVY 3600 Master Gabster B Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 DALLAS/BLANCO TEXAS	On mine I used epoxy primer and Dupont industrial black. Of course you could always have them powder coated a bright orange. That would be cool! ~Jim

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