'62 Quality Control marks on tie rods?

[Gary C.]

Re: '62 Quality Control marks on tie rods?

The suspension paint marks are "identification" paint marks. A quality control or inspection paint mark for example is on the pinion nut to indicate it's been torqued. Attached is the paint ID chart from the 56-7 JM. Information was assembled from Chevrolet engineers and Bowtie cars. Don't know about how it carried forward to 62's. Most if not all of the paint marks should've been covered over by the asphaltic paint. Gary

[Alan F.]

Re: '62 Quality Control marks on tie rods?

Thanks to everyone who answered my posting. According to the Judging Guide the tie rod ends were supposed to be unpainted, so I would expect to see color marks. The pictures were great; please send more if anybody has some. Based on the different opinions, I bet that all '62s did not necessarily look the same. Also manufacturing processes could have changed thoughout the model year and also with different personnel. However, in general there seem to be yellow and blue marks in similar places in the front suspension. Thanks again for you all responding.
-Alan Foster

[John H.]

Re: '62 Quality Control marks on tie rods?

Chevrolet-Detroit Gear & Axle plant LOVED yellow paint for inspection marking; they built the C1 front suspension/steering linkage assembly and the rear axle.