Hi Glenn,
There are many interesting opinions on paint daubs/marks that are on all of Chrysler's car. Basically though, it comes down to the fact that every car is different. The advice I generally give people, and this was given to me by people who judge some of the biggest all Mopar shows in this country, is that you should put back on ONLY the marks that you find on YOUR car as you disassemble it. Take pictures of these marks as you find them, and then duplicate them in the restoration. This is just my advice. You have to be the ultimate judge of this. The marks are generally known as production marks and inspection marks. As production marks, they are to identify the part as the car is assembled. The torsion bar marks are production marks, as all cars SHOULD have them. Doesn't mean they will, but they should. On the rear ends of muscle cars, as the rear differential was inspected the inspector put a white slash of paint on the housing to indicate it was OK. This is a insp!
ection mark. Not all cars have them. These are just examples. I have seen Hemi cars that got every mark that is 'known' put on them and it looks as if a piant factory exploded under the car. As for the rest of it, hopefully the more knowlegable members can help you.
Just my 2 pennies,
Have fun,
God, I would hate to try to find parts in New Zealand!
Chargin'Charles--->>>
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> From: Glenn Barrat <fury@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2001/05/10 Thu PM 05:38:03 EDT
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] Factory daubs/markings
>
> Hi.
> As part of the body off frame restoration on my 57 Plymouth Fury, I have
> been trying to locate as much correct info as possible on factory
> daubs/markings, their exact location, size, color etc., in order to make
> my Fury as close to factory correct as possible.
> I would be keen for anyone with a correct original 57 or 58 Plymouth to
> inform me of any such markings that they are aware of.
> Here are the facts on my 57 Fury.
> The torsion bars have orange paint daubs, as if they were done quickly
> with a 1 inch brush. 1 daub on the right and 2 daubs on the left, 2
> inches apart. About 12 inches from the housing end of the bar.
> The hidden number on the top of the frame, the engine number, is located
> on the top of the frame rail, on the driver's side, in line with the
> rear edge of the front door. It is to be noted that the stamping is very
> faint, and takes a bit of scoping even in bright sunlight. It would be
> impossible to see while the body is on the frame.
> Thanks to members of the List, I can also confirm that there is a
> "Paint-OK" stamp on the firewall over by the drivers side hood hinge,
> beside the brake booster.
> Do the torsion bar housings have paint daubs as Chryslers have?
> Was there a frame manufacture number stenciled on the side of the frame
> as Chryslers have?
> And any others?
> I will appreciate any input on this subject.
> Glenn Barratt,
> 57 Fury,
> Auckland, New Zealand.
>
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