rear backing plates

[realn96]

what color are you guys restoring your backing plates? Paint or plated?

[anlauto]

Depends on the rear end. 8 3/4 or Dana 60 ?

[realn96]

Depends on the rear end. 8 3/4 or Dana 60 ?

sorry about that    8 3/4 !

[anlauto]

They're usually a dull black Phosphate plating.....I try to duplicate it with various spray paints for longevity 

[70vcodecuda]

what about a Dana?

[anlauto]

Painted black with the rear end as an assembly

[realn96]

They're usually a dull black Phosphate plating.....I try to duplicate it with various spray paints for longevity 

That's what I was thinking of doing too for the same reason!
I tried the eastwood  zinc phosphate spray. Seams too dark to me. I know it should be a more dull look!

[70vcodecuda]

would the axles be installed at this time and painted as well?

[750-h2]

Every original Dana 60 I have ever seen had natural steel backing plates.  No black paint.

[Cuda Cody]

I think it changed a bit from time to time.  I've seen them both ways and can not figure out a time frame / pattern.  I think judges will let either finish pass as original.  Or do what you like to make it last.

[realn96]

Thanks ,as always for your help guys!