Spring info

enjenjo · February 14, 2006, 08:11:01 PM

Which Ford used a spring 1 1/2" wide? This sprint car has one in it, the shackles are shot, and I need to get some replacements.

donsrods · February 14, 2006, 09:45:58 PM

EARLY Model T?

I think all the A's and forward were wider, and my '27 has a T spring on it, and I think it is 2", so maybe early T.

GPster · February 14, 2006, 10:12:18 PM

Are you talking front spring or back? I agree that the rear spring on a "T" was only 2" where an "A" was 2 1/4" and I think the front springs may be 1 1/2" where the '28 thru '34s where 1 3/4". Give Gas Light in Urbana a call tomorrow. I think they'll know. GPster

enjenjo · February 14, 2006, 11:06:00 PM

This is a front spring.

butch27 · February 14, 2006, 11:42:55 PM

Frank: Can't you use shackles from a trailer shop, or does it have to be period perfect??

enjenjo · February 15, 2006, 12:11:48 AM

I'm trying to make it look original, after all, this will be in a museum. As it stands right now, it has one correct shackle in front, and a wide one with a spacer in it on the other side, and they are both worn out.

48ford · February 15, 2006, 08:27:09 PM

Frank,
Check with Rim& wheel on Tracy road.
Thay may have what you need.
Russ

enjenjo · February 15, 2006, 08:34:33 PM

Quote from: "48ford"Frank,
Check with Rim& wheel on Tracy road.
Thay may have what you need.
Russ

I went by your house yesterday. Went over to Gibsonburg to get some aluminum polished.

It's no ptoblem getting the shackle, I just need the original application to get the right one.

donsrods · February 15, 2006, 09:08:22 PM

How about a picture of the one you have? Is it possible it is some other make than Ford, after all it is on a sprint car that probably used a collection of various parts?

Don

butch27 · February 15, 2006, 09:31:02 PM

Frank: there is a Dirt racing museum in Weedsport,NY. They restore old cars and may be able to give you some help. No Luck yet on the Anglia spindles.

enjenjo · February 15, 2006, 10:53:20 PM

It's possible they are most anything, but they look like the rear shackles, which are Model A, but 2" wide. If I have too, I can mill a pair of A shackles to fit, but it would be cheaper to find the right one if possible.

GPster · February 16, 2006, 09:26:49 AM

Quote from: "enjenjo"they look like the rear shackles, which are Model A, but 2" wide

Model "T" rear springs are 2" wide (I thought I said that), GPster

Carnut · February 16, 2006, 02:50:02 PM

Various Ford Shackles can be found here at Snyders, heres the Model T Page:

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/modeltparts/FrontRearSprings

48ford · February 17, 2006, 04:22:41 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"
Quote from: "48ford"Frank,
Check with Rim& wheel on Tracy road.
Thay may have what you need.
Russ

I went by your house yesterday. Went over to Gibsonburg to get some aluminum polished.

It's no ptoblem getting the shackle, I just need the original application to get the right one.

Nice working with the door open,but now back to winter!
Russ

enjenjo · February 17, 2006, 04:48:25 PM

QuoteNice working with the door open,but now back to winter!

Ain't that the truth! I worked outside in a Tshirt yesterday.