69 BB front springs

[Phillip G.]

I'm in the process of restorating a 69 BB coupe. In searching for new front springs all I can find are reproductions that are painted black. If I can not find orginials, how many points will be lost in judging do to the non natural finish?

[Edward J.]

Re: 69 BB front springs

Phil, just remove the paint from the springs. and if you don't like the rusting problem,use a couple of coats of satin clear paint. and that as close as you'll get to natural.

[Phillip G.]

Re: 69 BB front springs

Ed, thanks, but I believe its powder coating. I have used the clear on my other cars with great success.

[G A.]

Re: 69 BB front springs

I just went through this on a '69 BB convertible.

Volunteer Vettes has a set they list as 'exact' (yeah, I know) reproductions. The appearance is flawless, heat treated blue steel. The number of coils, wire diameter, and all that other stuff was right based on the spring data I found. They are in the car and look like the installed height will work out nice. The springs are the variable rate style and are somewhat of a bear to install, but I think they will be great.

Dan

[Phillip G.]

Re: 69 BB front springs

Dan, thanks, I'll check them out. Their online page says they only have SB springs?

[G A.]

Re: 69 BB front springs

Their part number is SU12H.

Dan

[Phillip G.]

Re: 69 BB front springs

If your front end height is correct, I'll probably go with them. The 69 Judge told me the black springs are a 2 point deduct. Thanks for your help!!