Re: 1968 Chevrolet SWB Stepside Restomod
It was a really nice day today, a fair 62 degrees.
I started out with ambitious intentions having no shortage of work to be done, but unfortunately the go juice was lacking.
All I got done today was inspecting the rear axle for possible repairs.
I pulled the Differential Cover off and inspected it for damage, it is wrecked and will need replaced.
I also removed the vent tube fitting because I had a feeling it was clogged and I was right, so I went down and got a new brass one with more thread, I will need to Tap the hole because from the factory they arent threaded, unfortunately I don't have a Tap that size so I will have to go get one before I can button it up.
For some odd reason I can't find a plain jane zinc coated differential cover, everything is either Chrome or Aluminum, if anyone knows where I can buy one please link me.
The Polished Aluminum cover is $75 which is a decent price but a bit much for something that won't ever be seen, by anyone but me.
I don't want a Chrome cover because on a daily driver that is a really bad place to have something Chrome, it won't get cleaned as often as it needs to stay in good shape so it will rust realtively quickly.
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