'66 Sure Grip ID?

['65 S]

The '65 Barracuda S I inherited came with lots of parts and pictures. Sometime in the early 80's my uncle bought a wrecked '66 Formula S and striped it for parts, engine, 4 speed, and the rear end among other items. If I've read correctly the '66 came with the small sure grip? Is there anyway to ID it from the outside or does it need to be opened for that? I assume that the little tag isn't enough to go by because I see they're still available new and could be added to any rear.

This is what came with the car, and also a poor shot I took today of the rear in the car. I don't know if he switched them or not?


Thanks

 

[Stephen Mulkey]

The '65 Barracuda S I inherited came with lots of parts and pictures. Sometime in the early 80's my uncle bought a wrecked '66 Formula S and striped it for parts, engine, 4 speed, and the rear end among other items. If I've read correctly the '66 came with the small sure grip? Is there anyway to ID it from the outside or does it need to be opened for that? I assume that the little tag isn't enough to go by because I see they're still available new and could be added to any rear.

This is what came with the car, and also a poor shot I took today of the rear in the car. I don't know if he switched them or not?


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I could be talking out of my tailpipe but the tag on the rear in the first picture could be calling out special gear lube as they do sometimes in locking units. You could remove the cover and look at the carrier and take some pictures and post them and get a better opinion.

 

['65 S]

I could be talking out of my tailpipe but the tag on the rear in the first picture could be calling out special gear lube as they do sometimes in locking units. You could remove the cover and look at the carrier and take some pictures and post them and get a better opinion.

Yes, that's exactly what the tag says, 'use sure grip lube'. I'll pull the cover next week, thanks.

 

[motorpirate]

if you hold the pinion and turn one axle, what happens?

take the drums off first...

 

[66fs]

Sure grip axles turn the same direction when you turn the yoke. Open rear axles turn in the opposite direction.

 

['65 S]

DOH! talk about brain fade.

Somewhere my dad's laughing his *** off at my question, thanks for the replies motorpirate and 66fs.