Hi, I have read a number of recent tech threads about C-1 front spring height and I'm starting to get a little nervous. I am in the midst of a body off on my 56 and am getting ready for body drop (I know I've been saying that for 9 months - but I think it's getting close). I replaced all the front end components, including the springs. As expected, the front rubber suspension travel stops were bottomed out on the control arms after the front end work, but I thought the springs would compress a little when I put the engine in. At this stage, with the chassis setting on the tires and the complete engine and transmission installed, the springs are still fully extended. I can bounce on the front bumber tubes and get the springs to compress a little (I'm 195 lbs - ok 210). Does this sound right? Does the body, radiator, interior,etc add that much weight? I'd like to get this worked out prior to putting the body back on so I don't have to pull the front end apart from underneath the car. Any guidance would be appreciated. Maybe Bernie Myers could pull the body off his car to give me a good measurement? Thanks Steve
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Re: 56 front spring height
I would look for a used set on E-Bay or reinstall your old ones.I can't see the body and parts lowering the front that much, and I think most owners use these new springs when it's not realy needed. I have just clean them up. restored many early vetts over the years and never seen a reason to replace them,even on mid-years.Find a good pair from some one that wonted to have a new pretty set. -
Re: 56 front spring height
Roy, Thanks for the guidance. My springs are out of the question. Some genius heated them with a torch to lower the car. I'm going to Carlisle on Friday so maybe I'll see a set of originals. SteveComment
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Re: 56 front spring height
That's the way to goComment
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Re: 56 front spring height
Steve,
It seems to just be a crapshoot on front springs! I have bought front springs from the same vendor weeks apart and have gotten ones that had the right ride height and ones that were damn near on the upper bumpers.
Regards, John McGrawComment
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Steve,
We are about ready to start a body off resto on our 56.
We hope to lift the body this weekend.
Any thing we should look out for or any advice you could offer, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
DavidComment
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Sorry Steve, not enough room in the garage. There's an old engine block in the way.Comment
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