67-69 Leaf Spring Shackles

[HawkX66]

Here's a few measurements for you Tim...

[ZLP955]

Thanks Hawk, not 100% certain (might be the camera angle) but they look to be similar dimensions to mine. I'm going to re-use the 'B' stamped shackle plates, but every time I run across an original car, guess what - I'll be checking the stamp on those plates!

[HawkX66]

Thanks Hawk, not 100% certain (might be the camera angle) but they look to be similar dimensions to mine. I'm going to re-use the 'B' stamped shackle plates, but every time I run across an original car, guess what - I'll be checking the stamp on those plates!

For some reason I was having a lot of trouble getting a square picture that accurately reflected the measurements.

[dannystarr]

It actually is very hard to get the perfect ANGLE when trying to show short distances. I would say use a stick rule, or a 1 foot or 3 foot ruler. They are flat, and can lay down without curvature of a standard tape measure. But no matter what, you can't show the measurements at EACH end at the same time accurately if the item is more than 3 or 4 inches. It gets worse as the item gets longer. You can only show one side accurately at a time. At least that's what it seems to me. So you have to show the finished distance, and hope for the best.. D   

[HawkX66]

It actually is very hard to get the perfect ANGLE when trying to show short distances. I would say use a stick rule, or a 1 foot or 3 foot ruler. They are flat, and can lay down without curvature of a standard tape measure. But no matter what, you can't show the measurements at EACH end at the same time accurately if the item is more than 3 or 4 inches. It gets worse as the item gets longer. You can only show one side accurately at a time. At least that's what it seems to me. So you have to show the finished distance, and hope for the best.. D   

That's what I tried to do with my pics. I made it so you could see the correct distance, but you can't see where it starts as well.