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Special Coupe Frank · 03-22-2011, 03:39 PM

My front spring is tired and sagged.

I thought there was a vendor up in New England who specialized in Model A springs, but I can't seem to find his website...

Any suggestions for a new, stock front spring? ('28 Coupe ).

Thanks !

SC Frank

LukeDahlinger · 03-22-2011, 04:00 PM

Might be this outfit?

http://www.a-springs.com/products.html

1931 flamingo · 03-22-2011, 04:18 PM

Luke and Special Coupe Frank: That's the site, advertises in Hemming's. Also might try Posie's super slide springs.
Paul in CT

Special Coupe Frank · 03-22-2011, 04:29 PM

Thanks Gentlemen ! A-Spring was the one I was looking for... kept trying to search on "Model A Spring"...

SC Frank

wrndln · 03-22-2011, 05:25 PM

Little Dearborn in Minneapolis has front springs for $99. I live fairly close to them, so as to save shipping on a heavy part, I was considering buying one from them. I want a spring that works and looks like the original spring. I have 2 original front springs, but they are badly rust pitted on the edges. Has anyone bought a front spring from them? Good quality, looks like an original?? I called them and they said they have them made locally (in Minnesota) which surprised me as most Model A stuff is made in China (no comment on the quality - but I think you know what I mean!!). It appears that the springs from the manufacture in the link above are also made in the US, but are over 50% more in cost and a long way for shipping$$. Any comments would be appreciated

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-22-2011, 09:30 PM

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While for several years I have been a user of the springs mentioned above by Rusty, they are not without needing massaging to be installed correctly. Also one needs to add aditional items to make their spring complete. Snyders has just introduced a new spring that I am really happy with that does not require doing the things I mentioned above. Jus' saying.

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jkcrosson · 03-22-2011, 09:38 PM

Brent, is the springs the $175 show quality springs from snyders.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-22-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkcrosson

Brent, is the springs the $175 show quality springs from snyders.

Yep, ...after viewing them, you'll see you get what you pay for with them.

(BTW, how many miles you got on that new motor by now??

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jkcrosson · 03-22-2011, 09:48 PM

Just around 100. The car is still at my brothers 40 miles away. Just getting to drive/ piddle with on saturdays. Just got insurance so the car is coming home to my house this weekend. It has been Model A driving weather in Alabama. I'm assuming also in TN. THanks for the information.

wrndln · 03-22-2011, 09:52 PM

Brent,
I just sent you a PM about the Little Dearborn front springs. I would appreciate it if you could elaborate on what needs to be done to the spring to make it correct. I know it would need bushings (no problem) and the two clips (also no problem).
Thanks,
Rusty Nelson

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-23-2011, 07:47 AM

PM answered Rusty.

wrndln · 03-23-2011, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the PM Brent.
Rusty

03-22-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	New leaf springs for the Model A ? My front spring is tired and sagged. I thought there was a vendor up in New England who specialized in Model A springs, but I can't seem to find his website... Any suggestions for a new, stock front spring? ('28 Coupe ). Thanks ! SC Frank

03-22-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Might be this outfit? http://www.a-springs.com/products.html __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

03-22-2011, 04:18 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Luke and Special Coupe Frank: That's the site, advertises in Hemming's. Also might try Posie's super slide springs. Paul in CT

03-22-2011, 04:29 PM	#4
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Thanks Gentlemen ! A-Spring was the one I was looking for... kept trying to search on "Model A Spring"... SC Frank

03-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,165	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Little Dearborn in Minneapolis has front springs for $99. I live fairly close to them, so as to save shipping on a heavy part, I was considering buying one from them. I want a spring that works and looks like the original spring. I have 2 original front springs, but they are badly rust pitted on the edges. Has anyone bought a front spring from them? Good quality, looks like an original?? I called them and they said they have them made locally (in Minnesota) which surprised me as most Model A stuff is made in China (no comment on the quality - but I think you know what I mean!!). It appears that the springs from the manufacture in the link above are also made in the US, but are over 50% more in cost and a long way for shipping$$. Any comments would be appreciated

03-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#6
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) While for several years I have been a user of the springs mentioned above by Rusty, they are not without needing massaging to be installed correctly. Also one needs to add aditional items to make their spring complete. Snyders has just introduced a new spring that I am really happy with that does not require doing the things I mentioned above. Jus' saying. . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

03-22-2011, 09:38 PM	#7
jkcrosson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pell City AL Posts: 720	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Brent, is the springs the $175 show quality springs from snyders. __________________ Jamie Crosson 1929 Tudor Looking for an Original 888 Key

03-22-2011, 09:48 PM	#9
jkcrosson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pell City AL Posts: 720	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Just around 100. The car is still at my brothers 40 miles away. Just getting to drive/ piddle with on saturdays. Just got insurance so the car is coming home to my house this weekend. It has been Model A driving weather in Alabama. I'm assuming also in TN. THanks for the information. __________________ Jamie Crosson 1929 Tudor Looking for an Original 888 Key

03-22-2011, 09:52 PM	#10
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,165	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Brent, I just sent you a PM about the Little Dearborn front springs. I would appreciate it if you could elaborate on what needs to be done to the spring to make it correct. I know it would need bushings (no problem) and the two clips (also no problem). Thanks, Rusty Nelson

03-23-2011, 07:47 AM	#11
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? PM answered Rusty. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

03-23-2011, 09:23 AM	#12
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,165	Re: New leaf springs for the Model A ? Thanks for the PM Brent. Rusty