BU 12 bolt date code - HELP!

[Flowjoe]

I was double checking the date code on this axle (I had always interpreted it as a '68) and my eyes are playing tricks...is it a year code of 8 or 9?

I read it as D 25 8 or 9...large file warning:

[Flowjoe]

This is the axle stamp from the same rear end

[Flowjoe]

Here is the date code (casting) from a BV coded rear I had - it contains an 8 & a 9:

[tom]

Looks like a probable nine from here.

Tom

[Flowjoe]

Looks like a probable nine from here.

Tom

thanks for the input Tom

[JohnZ]

I agree - I'd call it a "9"; configuration of the bottom half of the character is different than an "8".

[Flowjoe]

I agree - I'd call it a "9"; configuration of the bottom half of the character is different than an "8".

Thanks John - appreciate the input

[Jerry@CHP]

D259 is correct to my eyes. 

JM

[Flowjoe]

D259 is correct to my eyes. 

JM

Thank you also for the input Jerry.

Now the next question:  Is this a good fit for an 05A Norwood built car?

[Jerry@CHP]

I would say yes,

JM

[Flowjoe]

I would say yes,

JM

Thanks again for the input Jerry