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06-02-2019, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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39 Convertible rear spring
Hello, I am looking for the correct rear spring count and rate, for a 39 Convertible coupe.
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06-02-2019, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: 39 Convertible rear spring
The Green Book doesn't have what you are looking for?
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06-02-2019, 03:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: 39 Convertible rear spring
10 leaves w/o cover part number 78-5560-A
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06-02-2019, 04:11 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 39 Convertible rear spring
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I would STRONGLY suggest you find a NOS assembly. They are around and not too costly. Reproduction springs often don't consider authentic load ratings, at least not well enough to restore the engineered ride height and handling characteristics. I've attached a photograph of a chassis I'd restored for a 39 convertible. Note the tapered ends of the individual leaf's.
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06-02-2019, 06:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: 39 Convertible rear spring
Mr. "Kube", That is a work of art. Beautiful.
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06-02-2019, 06:21 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the kind words. But again, "Mister"?
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06-03-2019, 12:21 PM | #7 |
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Re: 39 Convertible rear spring
OK. Made it right. Thanks.
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06-03-2019, 12:34 PM | #8 |
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06-03-2019, 05:10 PM | #9 |
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Re: 39 Convertible rear spring
When I did the front springs on my'29 pickup, Carpenter had lots of NOS spring sets.
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