The Ford Barn

Tom Walker · 07-31-2019, 06:15 AM

Dick
I have a very saggy front spring on my 32 Tudor (V8), and have had it in the back of my mind to find/make a new spring.
I have had springs re-set on other old cars I have owned, but found they all too soon regress to their old saggy form. Even though the steel is re-tempered during the process, it never seems to have its original strength.

Like you, I baulk at the cost of having one sent from the US, as I am in the UK, and I have not spent any time trying to find an original spring over here that is in better condition.
If I go down the route of having one made, I would be grateful if you would share any design information. Bearing in mind you are the other side of the Channel, I dont suppose there would be any saving in having 2 done by the same spring maker either.
I do know of a good spring maker over here, who I could approach for a quote.
Regards Tom.

07-31-2019, 06:15 AM	#19
Tom Walker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Leicester. UK Posts: 404	Re: Model B front end question Dick I have a very saggy front spring on my 32 Tudor (V8), and have had it in the back of my mind to find/make a new spring. I have had springs re-set on other old cars I have owned, but found they all too soon regress to their old saggy form. Even though the steel is re-tempered during the process, it never seems to have its original strength. Like you, I baulk at the cost of having one sent from the US, as I am in the UK, and I have not spent any time trying to find an original spring over here that is in better condition. If I go down the route of having one made, I would be grateful if you would share any design information. Bearing in mind you are the other side of the Channel, I dont suppose there would be any saving in having 2 done by the same spring maker either. I do know of a good spring maker over here, who I could approach for a quote. Regards Tom.