Kenyon , I think that they are for anti-vibration. & sound . Dave. -----Original Message----- From: kenyon wills <imperialist60@xxxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 08 August 2002 08:38 Subject: IML: drum question >My 1960 drums have a spring that wraps around the drum like >a garter. > >What purpose does this spring serve? > >Dampening of vibration/bell like noises? > >===== >Kenyon Wills >6o LeBaron - America's Most Carefully Built Car >73 LeBaron - Long Low & Luxurious > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs >http://www.hotjobs.com > >