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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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Rear Axle Tag Decode

Good day FTErs

I'm trying to decode an axle tag that is in very bad condition.

I can hardly read the info as it is rusted and crusted but here is what I believe it says:

15M C1

3.70 5EB 3C(or G)2

I welcome any input.
 
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Originally Posted by johnmel59
I'm trying to decode an axle tag that is in very bad condition.

I can hardly read the info as it is rusted and crusted but here is what I believe it says: WDM C1 / 3.70 5EB 3C(or G)2
WDM-C1 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / No Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

5EB = Assembled the 2nd week (B) of May (E), 1965 (5).

The other jazz is the assembly plant code (3 digits) and design change (4th digit).
 
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Old Jul 19, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Thanks ND.
What code would that be on the warranty tag?

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WDM-C1 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.70-1 / No Limited Slip / 3,300 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

5EB = Assembled the 2nd week (B) of May (E), 1965 (5).

The other jazz is the assembly plant code (3 digits) and design change (4th digit).
 
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Thanks ND. What code would that be on the warranty tag?
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Thanks so much ND

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