39 Convertible rear spring

[Gary-UK]

Hello, I am looking for the correct rear spring count and rate, for a 39 Convertible coupe.

[JSeery]

The Green Book doesn't have what you are looking for?

[jimTN]

10 leaves w/o cover part number 78-5560-A

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Gary-UK

Hello, I am looking for the correct rear spring count and rate, for a 39 Convertible coupe.

Gary, The rear spring that was installed on your '39 convertible when new had ten leaf's. I have no specifications available for load.
I would STRONGLY suggest you find a NOS assembly. They are around and not too costly.
Reproduction springs often don't consider authentic load ratings, at least not well enough to restore the engineered ride height and handling characteristics.
I've attached a photograph of a chassis I'd restored for a 39 convertible. Note the tapered ends of the individual leaf's.

[19Fordy]

Mr. "Kube", That is a work of art. Beautiful.

[Kube]

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Mr. "Kube", That is a work of art. Beautiful.

Mister?

Thanks for the kind words. But again, "Mister"?

[19Fordy]

OK. Made it right. Thanks.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

OK. Made it right. Thanks.

You're funny! Thanks for the smiles

[Clem Clement]

When I did the front springs on my'29 pickup, Carpenter had lots of NOS spring sets.