Technical Did my front spring settle?

After a few shakedown runs I noticed my oil pan which used to be above the scrub line is now a little below it. In addition, the 'bones which had about 3/4" clearance are now rubbing against the front shock mounts. Something has definitely settled. I assume it's the front spring.

Here's a pic of the original '38 front spring with about 12 or so leaves in it...................



I cleaned it up, removed a few and now I'm down to 6 leaves....................



Is the settling normal? Should I add back some more leaves? I know I should probably go with a Posies spring (and may have to) but it's hard for me to justify spending that kind of $$ on a car that I've got barely three grand into. Opinions/suggestions/solutions, please.

 

If you have access to hydraulic press you can add some more arch to the main leaf. Its an easy-to-do process...maybe worth a try. Do a search. Lots of info here on the HAMB

 

It looks pretty flat.

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Just add a couple of the original leaves back in. Re arch them if necessary.

 

Yep. Add back some original leaves.

 

UPDATE:
Took your advice and added back 4 leaves. Now I have 1" clearance bone to shock mounts, an extra inch clearance ground to oil pan, tie rod and drag link are now parallel to each other, caster is now 9* instead of 13* and the car rides much better! Thanks everyone!!!
The HAMB rocks!!