phoenixdawg
01-19-2005, 04:00 PM
I have the rear out of my 68. I want to blast it and powder coat the unit. The gears are in good shape (3.08 non posi), I don't think I will change them, unless there is a compelling reason to do so. I am adding Baer rears and will get the parts in 2 weeks, so in the interim I plan on turning my axle flanges to the right size and also plan on replacing the axle bearings and seals. My question is if I blast the rear end (with the differential cover in place), can I take to the powder coater and have the unit coated with the gears in place, or do the gears need to be removed. My only concern would be that during the coating process that the gears would become varnish due to residual gear lube. Any thoughts?