Thanks to those who answered my question on measurements.
The answers create more questions. Billy measures the spring box pocket to
be 2 7/8" high. Gerard measures 2 3/4". I measure 2 1/2", which is barely
enough to get the 15-leaf springs in and out. All of these cars are
stripped and on rotisseries for easy access. The 3/8" difference from
tallest to shortest is huge relative to the beam of the car.
The original BE MKI manual shows the bottom of the spring box as a separate
piece from the triangular side supports, unlike the current replacement. It
is now clear that the bottom my spring box was replaced as a separate piece,
and was probably placed high to reach was was left of the rusted out
triangular side supports. There is some evidence of this from the
appearance of the welds. And yet, it stands a little proud of the framing,
and I will have to bend the floor pan a bit to match the sills.
I have been patching rotted out bits and filling in misalignments with bar
stock, but now I am really worried that I am going to have to take out the
entire area, including the floor stiffener, and realign everything.
Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY
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