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Technical traditional '32 front spring

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by terry k, Feb 6, 2017.

  1. terry k
    Joined: Jan 8, 2007
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    terry k
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    from toledo oh

    Does anyone know you manufactures a stock looking frt. spring without buttons and sliders.
     
  2. Pete Eastwood
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    from california

    Henry Ford
     
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  3. xix32
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    Got mine from Chassis Engineering. No goofy buttons, or lumps. The leaves do taper nicely toward the ends. I don't know if the stock original `32 did or not.
     
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  4. Bruce Lancaster
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    '32 springs were snipped at the corners of leaves for a sort-of taper, Ford stopped doing this and left them square after some time in '33. Looks to me, also, that actual Ford springs use multiple thin leaves while aftermarket use a smaller number of very thick leaves.
     
  5. Montana1
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  6. Wooster
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    Oldcarguy77 sales one without buttons or sliders but reversed eyes


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  7. Pete Eastwood
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    I prefer genuine Ford springs. They are made from the best spring steel, and have thinner leaves than most after market springs, resulting in a better ride. They can be trimmed & beveled for improved performance. With so many builders using new springs, ask around & try to pick up the original springs that are being discarded.
     
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  8. Bruce Lancaster
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    '32 fronts have I think 10 thin leaves. Aftermarket that I have looked have about 7 very thick ones. Very.
    Rear springs come in different stacks for different body styles. They can probably afford to lose one or two, but are not terribly stiff stock. I know some model A springs were tuned with leaves of different thicknesses...haven't really examined '32's that closely. If it's '32 I don't ask further questions.
    Street rodders are America's greatest resource for Old Ford stuff as they upgrade to Chinese parts...
     
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  10. HotRodFreak
    Joined: Mar 25, 2005
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    I have an original 32 spring set $50
     
  11. HotRodFreak
    Joined: Mar 25, 2005
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    I HAVE ORIGINAL FRONT AND REAR SETS
     
  12. terry k
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    terry k
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    from toledo oh

    Shipping ???? 43614 Toledo Oh.
     
  13. solidaxle
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    solidaxle
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    from Upstate,NY

    There's a guy on Ebay making them for the front, brand new. oldcarguy77. It's lowered with reverse eyes, but looks like the a stock one.
     
  14. spanglishkings
    Joined: Jan 18, 2012
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    from Napa, CA

    The guy that "solidaxle" is referring to is out of Wisconsin and a HAMB member. I bought one last year and have been very happy with it so far in my build.
     

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