Re: IML: Rear Leaf Springs

[Tom H <tom_in_a2@xxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know if I have posted this URL before, but I
came across this company, whose web site looks
promising.  Other than finding their web site I don't
know anything about them, except they're in the Mighty
Motor City!

http://www.eatonsprings.com/

--- Bill Watson <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Not sure where you are, but check the Yellow Pages
> for auto springs, repairs
> and the like.  There is bound to be a spring shop
> somewhere in the area,
> especially if there is heavy truck traffic.  Any
> competant spring shop can
> determine if you have any broken leaves and can
> replace them as needed.
> Also, the springs can be rebuilt and rearched to get
> a proper and level ride
> height.
> 
> Many people swear by buying new springs, but check
> getting the old ones
> redone.  Given that your springs are surrounded by
> lubricant it is extremely
> doubtful you have problems with rusty springs.
> 
> Bill
> Vancouver, BC
> 
> 
> >
> >From: jcmartin@xxxxxxxxx (Jim Martin)
> >Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 19:59:28 -0700
> >Subject: IML: Canoeing, Hobby & Therapy.
> >Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >1939 Custom Imperial
> >
> >I'm up a creek with out a paddle. My hobby is
> messing with the C24. My
> >therapy is driving it. At this point, I'm tired of
> the Hobby & in
> >desparate need of therapy! I suspect the car has a
> broken or collapsed
> >left rear spring as it tends to droop aprox 2 or 3
> inches on the left
> >rear in relation to the rt. rear.
> >
> >My Hollander 26/48 interchange shows
> >24 13/16 X 28 13/16 (RB5) 1 13/16 X1 1/8
> >for 37/39 Custom Imperials.
> >
> >Hollander 46/56 interchange shows
> >24 13/16 X 28 13/16 (RB4) 1 13/32 X 1
> >for 41/50 Crown Imperials.
> >
> >I've never taken Greek for a second language so I'm
> at a loss,
> >deciding if the two are interchangeable. The only
> difference I notice
> >are the last digits ( 1 versus 1 1/8. I presume
> they are not. The 39
> >springs are covered and have aperture's for
> lubrication. my quandary is,
> >locating the springs &/or a source for re-arcing
> them (providing the
> >spring is not broken). All leads and advice will be
> gratefully
> >appreciated.
> >
> >That's all folks.
> >Jim @ jcmartin@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
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