1967 BB with AC front coil springs
does anyone know if Moog makes a replacement front coil spring for 66-74 BB with AC. Or do I need to order them though LIC
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Keith------
Not that I know of. I kind of doubt that a big outfit like Moog (Federal-Mogul) would see enough potential sales for such a spring to justify making it. However, specialty spring suppliers like Eaton Detroit Spring might offer it.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Was hoping to get the same one sold by LIC at my local auto parts store. LIC seems to be the only parts house that list that spring. I found on a auto parts website springs for a BB without AC but did not list with.Comment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Keith------
Yes, the 1967 big block with A/C spring is available from Moog. I am actually surprised that Moog would offer that spring considering the potential sales volume. One thing to keep in mind here, though, is that these springs are most likely not a reproduction but a SERVICE spring that will work. Whether ride height will be as-original is something that I would have doubts about.
By the way, the Moog spring for the 1967 big block without A/C application has MANY Corvette applications from 1963 to 1982. So, it certainly has to be a more-or-less "one size fits all" type of part. That creates all sorts of questions.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Joe not sure what other choice I have here. The springs in the car now are compressed to the point where the coils are touching each other. Where did you find the part number and availability?Comment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Keith------
From some references I have around here. However, it's likely available on the web somewhere. The 1967 big block spring without A/C is Moog #5762. As I mentioned above, this spring has applications for 1963-82 Corvettes. That answers the question as to why Moog even makes it. A outfit like Moog (Federal Mogul) is not going to make a spring which has very limited application.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Joe am I correct to think all 66-74 BB with AC used the same front spring or are the 68-74 different. I know this car has odd ball parts not expected to be found easilyComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Keith------
1968-74 Corvettes with big block and A/C used a different spring than 1967. Except for F-41 springs, no C2 Corvette used the same springs as C3 Corvettes. Nor did any C2 and C3 spring "cross-over" in SERVICE.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Well that's good info to know. So it looks like there are no direct replacment sold at parts store for my application. Thanks for all your helpComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Ordered the springs from LIC last week. the new springs were the same height of the springs that came with the car. but the new springs had 11 coils where the old one had 13. not sure where the old springs came from as we have a receipt from the PO of having them replaced. but now everything is as it should beComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
I don't know if this helps or causes confusion?
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Harry seems to be the same one I got from LICComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Hi Keith,
I have a NOS pair of the 3888251 springs for the 1967 big block air cars. They are 9 coils 0.573 wire diameter and 17 3/16 long. Picture is of a 3888251 on the bottom and a 3888250 on the top1967 big block springs.jpgComment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Thanks page your NOS one looks like the one I got from LIC and the other looks like the one I removed.Comment
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Re: 1967 BB with AC front coil springs
Hi Page --- another view of the NOS 3888250. (C2 BB, no air). [396 a maybe, IMHO].
NOS 3888250-1983.JPG3888250 spring.JPGComment
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