Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

[Dave K.]

Any body repro the OEM mid year spring with the curled leave ends. Looking for a standard suspension 9 leaf for a 65 coupe

Regards,
Dave K.
Chairman
NCRS Pa. Regional 2012

[Michael M.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Go to the web-site of America's Finest Corvettes. You can see what the rear leafs look like ( www.corvetteusa.com ).

[Dave K.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Michael,

Thanks. Going to Spring Carlisle and I'll look around for a used one. CF's spring looks good although a little pricey.

Regards,
Dave K.

[Harry S.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Take a look at Eaton........

http://www.eatonsprings.com/53-82corvette.html

[Dave K.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Harry,

Many thanks,

Do the Eatong springs have the curled ends like the OEM mid year springs? Will they be at Carlisle this weekend/

Regards,
Dave K.

[Harry S.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Dave, I believe they do but give them a call to be sure.

[Edward J.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Harry,

Many thanks,

Do the Eaton springs have the curled ends like the OEM mid year springs? Will they be at Carlisle this weekend/

Regards,
Dave K.

DAVE, The configuration of the Eaton spring is similar. but not exact as factory,the curls are not quite like the factroy and tapers at the end of spring are not there. It does sit at the correct height. I just installed one on a friends 63.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

If you are looking for an exact repro you will be disappointed with every one (including Eaton). If you come to the next Michigan chapter tech session on April 29th you will see a presentation on this very subject- a comparison of an Eaton spring with original by a very knowledgeable individual- me. Well, maybe not so knowledgeable but I did do some in depth comparisons of configuration and ride height. I will be submitting the whole presentation as an article to our Vette Signal and then to the Restorer.
Jeff

[Dave K.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Guys,

I'm going to search for a used one to rebuild as I did when I restored my 66 roadster. going to Spring Carlisle this week and will search there.

Regards,
Dave K.
Chairman, NCRS Pa. Regional 2012

[Dave K.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Any body know the price of their 9 leaf standard mid year spring?

Dave K.

[Harry S.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Any body know the price of their 9 leaf standard mid year spring?



Dave K.

About five years ago I bought a 9 leaf spring for my 63. The metal was just about perfect but the liners needed to be replaced. The 63 9 leaf spring is a 63 only spring. Saying that, I paid $300.00. A somewhat rare item.

[Ron G.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Jeff,

I enjoyed your article in the Restorer regarding rear springs. Just an FYI - I was able to obtain the original paint that they were painted with from the supplier of the era. It was 200 L weld thru primer from Inoclad.

- Ron

[Dave K.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

If you are looking for an exact repro you will be disappointed with every one (including Eaton). If you come to the next Michigan chapter tech session on April 29th you will see a presentation on this very subject- a comparison of an Eaton spring with original by a very knowledgeable individual- me. Well, maybe not so knowledgeable but I did do some in depth comparisons of configuration and ride height. I will be submitting the whole presentation as an article to our Vette Signal and then to the Restorer.
Jeff

I cannot believe that the deduction wouod be more than 1 to 2 points for originality.

Dave K.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Mid year standard 9 leaf rear spring

Dave,
I don't know what he deduction is for the configuration of the repro spring but to me That was not the important thing. The ride height issue was what bothered me.
Ron,
The articles you referred to are probably the ones written by Gary Beaupre. I have not submitted mine yet.
Jeff