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IndianapolisRacer · 03-24-2021, 09:20 PM

The original rear spring on my 3 window has lost its arch , what is the best solution , purchase a new one i.e. Posies or a used one .

Charlie Stephens · 03-25-2021, 12:22 AM

Are you doing a restoration or street rod? I think Posies have a teflon button on the end of the leaf. I don't know if they make a stock one. Can a spring shop rearch yours?

Charlie Stephens

Bored&Stroked · 03-25-2021, 08:38 AM

A good spring shop should be able to handle it - but you need to check with them and see if they can handle curved springs. As a side not, am looking into this very issue in Columbus this week - as I have a friend who needs to re-arch his rear spring and reverse the eyes (to lower the car). We're going to find out if the local spring shop can actually do this (they say they can) - will report back . . .

IndianapolisRacer · 03-25-2021, 09:59 AM

Sound good , let me know

Charlie Stephens · 03-25-2021, 01:36 PM

Remember to tell the spring shop the spring has a curve to clear the rear end when viewed from the top. You might also try a wanted ad, either for a complete rebuilt spring or for individual leafs if you have yours rebuilt.

Charlie Stephens

IndianapolisRacer · 03-26-2021, 11:34 AM

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That is what I am going to do Eaton wants $800 for a rear spring and has terrible reviews

V8COOPMAN · 03-26-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IndianapolisRacer

That is what I am going to do Eaton wants $800 for a rear spring and has terrible reviews

It's possible that a PM to "DavidG" might get you a reasonable and reliable suggestion for a source. I'd almost bet that Michael Driskell at 3rg Gen Automotive could also get you close. DD

tubman · 03-26-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

It's possible that a PM to "DavidG" might get you a reasonable and reliable suggestion for a source. I'd almost bet that Michael Driskell at 3rg Gen Automotive could also get you close. DD

If neither of those pan out, you could ten check with Fred at SouthSide Obsolete. He is "barnfind08" on this forum and has a lot of NOS stuff.

IndianapolisRacer · 03-26-2021, 08:04 PM

Thanks

Steve/IL · 03-25-2021, 02:56 PM

If you decide to buy a new spring, check out Eaton Spring on the internet, They have leaf springs for just about anything.
Be sure to specify the number of leaves.

hotrodder1932 · 03-28-2021, 06:12 PM

Steve. Give me a call. 715-776-1932. Tom Richards

Bob T · 03-25-2021, 07:07 PM

As Steve/IL above says Eaton Spring in Detroit. They ship and first rate work.

IndianapolisRacer · 03-26-2021, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the information , your the best !

IndianapolisRacer · 03-26-2021, 11:30 AM

Just checked with Eaton Spring , they want $800 for 1 rear spring on 32 Ford and have terrible reviews , I'll do something else .

B-O-B · 03-26-2021, 03:05 PM

I am not sure if you want to try to rearch it yourself, it is not all that hard but does involve time & a bit dangerous. I did mine on the 34 but different spring. I made this press & with a bottle jack ,a piece of cake to reverse the ends to reverse the eyes.

Ken Arms · 03-26-2021, 03:10 PM

I have a brand new Eaton spring I had made for my 34, you can have it for free if you want. Total junk! Ken

IndianapolisRacer · 03-26-2021, 08:03 PM

I am afraid of Eaton Spring

03-24-2021, 09:20 PM	#1
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	1932 Ford 3 widow coupe The original rear spring on my 3 window has lost its arch , what is the best solution , purchase a new one i.e. Posies or a used one .

03-25-2021, 12:22 AM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Are you doing a restoration or street rod? I think Posies have a teflon button on the end of the leaf. I don't know if they make a stock one. Can a spring shop rearch yours? Charlie Stephens

03-25-2021, 08:38 AM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,723	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe A good spring shop should be able to handle it - but you need to check with them and see if they can handle curved springs. As a side not, am looking into this very issue in Columbus this week - as I have a friend who needs to re-arch his rear spring and reverse the eyes (to lower the car). We're going to find out if the local spring shop can actually do this (they say they can) - will report back . . .

03-25-2021, 09:59 AM	#4
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Sound good , let me know

03-26-2021, 11:34 AM	#6
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That is what I am going to do Eaton wants $800 for a rear spring and has terrible reviews

03-26-2021, 08:04 PM	#9
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Thanks

03-25-2021, 02:56 PM	#10
Steve/IL Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 372	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe If you decide to buy a new spring, check out Eaton Spring on the internet, They have leaf springs for just about anything. Be sure to specify the number of leaves. __________________ I've got the old car disease. Thankfully there's no cure!

03-28-2021, 06:12 PM	#11
hotrodder1932 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mercer, Wisconsin Posts: 120	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Steve. Give me a call. 715-776-1932. Tom Richards

03-25-2021, 07:07 PM	#12
Bob T Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe As Steve/IL above says Eaton Spring in Detroit. They ship and first rate work.

03-26-2021, 11:23 AM	#13
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Thanks for the information , your the best !

03-26-2021, 11:30 AM	#14
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe Just checked with Eaton Spring , they want $800 for 1 rear spring on 32 Ford and have terrible reviews , I'll do something else .

03-26-2021, 03:10 PM	#16
Ken Arms Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex Vermont Posts: 609	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe I have a brand new Eaton spring I had made for my 34, you can have it for free if you want. Total junk! Ken

03-26-2021, 08:03 PM	#17
IndianapolisRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Olney , Illinois Posts: 225	Re: 1932 Ford 3 widow coupe I am afraid of Eaton Spring