For TOURING CLASS JUDGING are spring covers allowed to be used on the front and rear springs ?
Thank you,
michael
Thank you,
michael
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Michael
1928 speedster
1929 closed cab p/u
1930 standard roadster
1931 deluxe tudor sedan
1967 ss/rs conv.camaro -
Yes3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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When I installed some spring covers for customers about 15 years ago, I found there were 2 different qualities, and at that time the better quality ones were sold by Bert's and Little Dearborn. I'm not sure who sells what these days.Comment
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MichaelMichael
1928 speedster
1929 closed cab p/u
1930 standard roadster
1931 deluxe tudor sedan
1967 ss/rs conv.camaroComment
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Tom, how do you tell the difference? Have had a set in the parts cabinet for many years. Can not remember if I bought them from Berts or Birdhaven. Birdhaven used to mostly sell good quality parts. When Ricks health went south, they started to sell parts of lesser quality. Business was sold and new owners seem to sell poor quality parts like alot of Macs parts. Rod"Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good." Thomas SowellComment
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I wish I could remember the exact details of the difference, but it seems the metal straps and material were a bit thinner on the lesser quality.Comment
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i have always liked them and think they do save the springs for sure...that reminds me to order some!!Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA
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My reversed eye front spring went in easily. I can see that the rear needs to be spread. Of course a spring spreader won't work with it. I was going to use the K. R. Wilson spreader but I have been warned that it is a very dangerous tool. It was also suggested to dismantle the spring. Bolt in the main leaf by itself as it would be easy to spread by hand. Then reassemble the spring. What do you th...11-30-2020, 09:11 PM -
When installing the "tent" that covers the rear spring protruding thru the rear floor, how taunt should the tent be? Will the spring ever come up higher in the body than as it sits at rest now? I am too stupid to understand. This post is deleted.You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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Marco Tahtaras did an excelent REAR Spring Chart showing just where the different individual springs went in a assembled REAR spring.
That being the case ...did he ever do one for the FRONT Spring Assembly?
I say this because I have several disassembled front springs and I do not know just where some of the leaves would go because they are of different lengths and thicknesses....01-20-2019, 05:08 PM -
This has worked well for me. I've done a few for customers. Round the bottoms of the ends of each spring leaf. Grind the edge of any worn pockets on the tops of each spring leaf. Sandblast and powdercoat the springs, then coat them with Mystik JT-6 High Temp grease, sprinkle on graphite, and wrap them with spring covers. I can't imagine they will ever see a speck of rust in my lifetime, and they have...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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This is a Tudor 1931 with a ten leaf front spring. In the last five years I have done a lot of work to get it in good shape. The attention has now turned to the springs and especially the front spring. I have a feeling that the spring is worn down, but I can't figure out if that is the case. The distance between the spring ends and the axle is about a quarter inch and the distance between the clip...10-16-2020, 08:52 PM -
Hi, I am trying to identify a ten leaf rear spring. By measurement it is the D version not the E version. What is different about it has forged spring clips that are riveted to one leaf. Is this an early rear spring or?. thanks, Rick.11-24-2021, 11:19 AM -
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I’m assuming this is for a Model T... were the T and the A the same width rear spring. I found this with some spring parts I never noticed today. I can’t find any reference in JS& RG about script clamps....07-23-2019, 04:37 AM -
Looking to replace the front spring and shackles on my 31 s/w. Welcoming any recommendations as to where to purchase, quality issues etc....02-01-2021, 04:30 PM -
I have a question on restoring an original front spring. The spring is a standard 10 leaf spring. I have sandblasted the individual leaves. The question is: Should I epoxy prime the individual leaves before assembling them. I plan to use John Deere Slip Plate between the leaves to provide a lubricant. Any helpful comments would be appreciated on whether the leaves should be painted or just assemble...06-21-2019, 02:31 PM
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