Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

That has to be a c-cast date. You can't have a cast date after the axle code date. Roger

Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

Both C or G of '68 would be previous to 04 of '69.

Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

Yes it looks more like a ( C or G 218 )casting Thanks for all the help. Wish i could find the car it came from.

Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

Seems like the casting date could perhaps be an error? Seems like it should be C219 which would be Mar. 21, 1969 and would make sense with an April 26, 1969 assembly date. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Re: BE Axel..for sale on eBay
 

maybe some copo guys can answer that ?
can some of the copo owners post there casting date code

Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

Can you tell us if the correct posi unit, plates, springs, etc are still in tact or if anything has been replaced with newer replacement parts? Thanx https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

The ad says: [ QUOTE ]
not the original 4S carrier it now has a gm 3S carrier and spacer and gm 456 gears

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Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

How could it be cast in 68 and then sit at GM for a year til it is assembled and put in a car. I would also like to see other casting dates from original cars to compare. Maybe you can go back to where you go it, and go back on its history. I know it's a long shot! Also can anyone answer why the BE always looks like a 2yr. old kid stamped it. I have seen others that way also. Not gang stamped? Roger

Re: BE Axel..for sale on eBay
 

My rear cast date is B 2 9
The date stamp on the axle tube is BE0402G1

Re: BE Axel...supposedly for sale on eBay
 

As for the time frame differentiation, remember there was the initail order to run the parts; I can imagine the parts ready for the COPO order call, being that this was accepted internally before the run of the orders to be filled...so to have the surplus in stock ready to fill the order upon arrival internally! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif