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69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?

Started by 69z28302, June 03, 2012, 06:13:01 PM

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69Z28freak

Mike 1969 Grandma Camaro


69Z28freak

Mike 1969 Grandma Camaro

bertfam

Mike, the contact information was in my original reply above.

Ed

69z28302

Quote from: Ed Bertrand on July 23, 2012, 01:03:57 PM
Mike, the contact information was in my original reply above.

Ed


Your are correct Ed, 69Z28FREAK asked about that in reply number 15.


Thanks

69Z28freak

Mike 1969 Grandma Camaro

69z28302

Good to here. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the springs.

MM

lynnbilodeau

Old thread I know, but a search didn't turn up anything.

Does anyone sell the CORRECT slider (or silencer), part number 3935737.  Four required per side, 8 total.
The kit that heartbeat city sells looks like the correct clamps and rivets, but not the sliders.
http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/16835/Camaro-Leaf-spring-rebuild-clamp-kit-1968-1969/

The ones in the hbc kit look like the ones I got from Eaton DS.

If no one makes the correct part, any chance anyone has some extras?  I need 2, but would like to have 4.

firstgenaddict

Eaton sells them, go to their website they are like a dollar each.
James
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68camaroz28

Quote from: firstgenaddict on February 27, 2013, 10:25:19 PM
Eaton sells them, go to their website they are like a dollar each.


Yep, http://www.eatonsprings.com/tipinsertsreboundclipsubolts.html
Part #33C133 2"X2.5" oblong cup $0.95 each
Bad part is you will get nailed on shipping. Why HBC sells that kit and states the spacers are exact except for the nib I'm not sure.
Chick
68 Z/28 NOR 01B Orig motor/trans/rear
69 Z/28 NOR 07A Orig Block & GM Cross-ram/carbs
69 L34 Rest. Nova Father/Son Car
69 L78 Surv Nova Purch 4/69 31K miles
67 L89 Corv Tribute
68 Corv 427/400 Orig motor
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lynnbilodeau

Yes, shipping was $15 and some change.  Only choice is fedex ground to a residence, even though I am having them shipped to my office.   Option of priority mail for 6 bucks would be nice.  Oh well.

Seems like hbc would get a supply of these to sell with that kit.  All the vendors sell lots of part that are "exact".  Problem is most are not exact.

69Z28freak

Here are the springs I purchased. I was expecting them to look more like new metal. Like media blasted, but these are supposed to be correct. I have seen so many pictures of restored cars, that have a much lighter grey finish. Are the ones I have correct looking. They seem to have some kind of a thin grease coating on them. I purchased these locally, and I think they came from D & R classics.















Mike 1969 Grandma Camaro

tmodel66

The reason you see different colors on restored cars? Everybody and their brother has tried to duplicate the blue/grey color of original springs. You finally get something you can live with and call it a day. We probably mixed 20 pints of paint trying for a color. The only thing that jumps out at me is you are missing a retainer on the mid rear section of the springs. Mine has 3 where you only have 2. Mike keep in mind I have 5 leaf springs and that maybe the difference. Somebody with 4 leaf setup will let you know
Daniel  
'69 SS 350/4 speed  Fathom Green--POP

lynnbilodeau

The four leaf springs only have two rebound clamps each.