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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: BillOhio on September 28, 2020, 12:46:22 AM

Title: Subframe marking
Post by: BillOhio on September 28, 2020, 12:46:22 AM
I am working on a 68 and the subframe and bottom of the car is coated in a waxy substance from the late 70s. Maybe ziebart? 
I tried the hot water power washer today and it took most of it and the paint off and found this under the paint.  Could be a H. 
Nothing too exciting but interesting
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: 69Z28-RS on September 28, 2020, 03:18:25 AM
Bill,

My front subframe had a yellow stenciled PN or date? very close to the same location ..
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: BillOhio on September 28, 2020, 12:38:56 PM
I found a small lime green drop of paint on the top side but not sure where it came from.  That is all I found.  The wax substance was on so good it might have taken anything else off. Sad thing is, its all over the bottom of the car.  I might rent a steam power washer the next time if I can find one
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: 169INDY on September 28, 2020, 04:10:19 PM
I found a similar "X" in yellow Also on my 69 LOS Pacer.

Jim
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: BillOhio on September 28, 2020, 10:04:00 PM
Better shot.  Its interesting,  the welds on one side of this frame is a lot better than other side
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: R68GTO on September 28, 2020, 10:31:30 PM
My interpretation of the mark is that it is two "X"'s.
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: BillOhio on September 29, 2020, 12:46:34 AM
I can see that as 2 x's
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: z28z11 on September 29, 2020, 03:16:27 PM
Better shot.  Its interesting,  the welds on one side of this frame is a lot better than other side

Which side is better than the other ? Reason I ask - my driver's side of the subframe was apparently "autographed" by the welder on the side of the subframe with "maybe" his/her initials, welded in place with the same appearance as the rest of the brackets, butts and overlaps. I would guess that more than one welder assembled frames, but I don't have a clue as to assembly protocols. Do we have a clue as to the subframe supplier ? Anyone else ever seen this ?

Regards,
Steve 
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: firstgenaddict on September 29, 2020, 10:22:53 PM
I found something like that on a 12C X66 I did 7 years ago yellow markings on the subframe pass side just in front of the front wheel centerline. 
Title: Re: Subframe marking
Post by: BillOhio on September 30, 2020, 02:15:48 AM
My drivers side has a lot nicer welds.  Some of the slag was not even knocked off