The 61 Polara my brother had was equipped with the springs.
B.
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On May 2, 2012, at 6:49 AM, Tony Rinaldi wrote:
> Hi To All,
>
> Am trying to find out which FL convertibles have trunk springs rather than
> torsion bars.
>
> I have a 1960 Chrysler 300-F convertible that had a bad trunk spring. I
> found a spring manufacturing company to make some new springs and have 4
> pairs left that are on Ebay Item #270953741862. I originally thought that
> this was a one year only for 1960 convertibles. The spring hinges allowed
> the spare tire to tuck under the hinge mechanism and fit within the fender
> to improve trunk space. In 1961, Chrysler convertibles the tire was moved
> more towards the center of the trunk thus cutting down on trunk space due to
> the use of torsion bars.
>
> Since 1961 Chrysler convertibles trunks were switched to torsion bars, I was
> under the impression that this was done across the board on other Mopars
> after 1960 for cost cutting measures.
>
> I received this message below that contradicts that hypothesis.
>
> "FYI your springs should fit a 61 Ply Conv and a 62 Chrysler 300 Conv ,
> perhaps others. I have personally seen them on the above applications. I
> just ordered a pair for one side of my 61 Plymouth Conv, glad to find them
> after a multi year search. Thanks for having them made. I have a 60 dodge
> dart conv, same body style as above and it uses torsion bars for the trunk,
> go figure!"
>
> Soooo....
>
> Springs: 1960 Chrysler convertibles and 1960-61 Plymouth convertibles.
>
> No springs (torsion bars) 1960 Dodge Dart convertible
>
> The question is, does anyone know what if any other 1960-62 FL Mopar
> convertibles use trunk springs?
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>
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