I agree, if there are no broken leaves, leave them alone. No pun intended. I
bought new ones for my restoration, found they don't work, and will be
fitting old, used ones this Winter. Wire brush them and paint them black.
Ed Woods
-----Original Message-----
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
To: David Moag <moag@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: Triumphs Mailing List (E-mail) <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, October 23, 1998 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: TR3 Rear Leaf Springs - Restoration?
>
>Given the limited amount of travel they have and the light wight of the
>rear of the car, I wouldn't mess with them unless they give you trouble.
>
>David Moag wrote:
>>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> I have taken the rear leaf springs off of the car, and am wondering what
(if
>> anything) I should have done with them. They look kinda old and tired,
but
>> have no cracks or rust. I talked to one spring shop today, and they said
>> there was nothing they could do unless I did all sorts of measuring and
>> testing while they were still on the car (of course, I did not do any of
>> this, and the car is now just a frame and suspension). So is there
anything
>> I should do to give them their best chance at life since they are off the
>> car anyway? I'm planning on replacing the bushings, but I have heard
mention
>> of re-arching and other restorations by others on the list. Should I try
>> talking to a different spring shop?
>>
>> As always, thanks for any advice.
>>
>> Dave Moag
>> 77 Spitfire
>> 62 TR3B
>
>--
>George Richardson
>The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - Now on the road!
>http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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