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Dave/Green Bay · 03-08-2022, 10:05 AM

We're these upper spring pad used on 46 Fords. On 3rd gen site they mentioned 32-39 but when I removed rear end on my 46 it had the pad. Thanks Dave/Green Bay

Kube · 03-08-2022, 10:46 AM

Yes, through (at least) 1948.

19Fordy · 03-08-2022, 10:50 AM

Dave, Thirty years ago, I replaced my 40 spring pads with a piece of .090 in. thick aluminum. It doesn't hold moisture and doesn't squeak.

deuce_roadster · 03-08-2022, 11:24 AM

19Fordy- that is a great idea. Both my 40s have NOS pads which seem to be impregnated with something that would resist moisture. If I live long enough (extremely unlikely) to have to replace them, I will consider a piece of aluminum. My wagon won't be judged anymore anyway.

Kube · 03-08-2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

19Fordy- that is a great idea. Both my 40s have NOS pads which seem to be impregnated with something that would resist moisture. If I live long enough (extremely unlikely) to have to replace them, I will consider a piece of aluminum. My wagon won't be judged anymore anyway.

They were oil impregnated. I have yet to witness any rust in that are on any car I have restored.

03-08-2022, 10:05 AM	#1
Dave/Green Bay Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay Posts: 391	1932-39 Ford upper spring pad We're these upper spring pad used on 46 Fords. On 3rd gen site they mentioned 32-39 but when I removed rear end on my 46 it had the pad. Thanks Dave/Green Bay

03-08-2022, 10:46 AM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,008	Re: 1932-39 Ford upper spring pad Yes, through (at least) 1948. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

03-08-2022, 10:50 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 1932-39 Ford upper spring pad Dave, Thirty years ago, I replaced my 40 spring pads with a piece of .090 in. thick aluminum. It doesn't hold moisture and doesn't squeak. Last edited by 19Fordy; 03-08-2022 at 11:52 AM.

03-08-2022, 11:24 AM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 1932-39 Ford upper spring pad 19Fordy- that is a great idea. Both my 40s have NOS pads which seem to be impregnated with something that would resist moisture. If I live long enough (extremely unlikely) to have to replace them, I will consider a piece of aluminum. My wagon won't be judged anymore anyway.