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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Shelby => Topic started by: LouisGT350H on April 16, 2022, 07:15:41 PM

Title: Leaf springs
Post by: LouisGT350H on April 16, 2022, 07:15:41 PM

Hi

I am restoring 66 hertz, can any one tell me the correct colour of the leaf springs?

I have seen black with black clamps, black with silver clamps, silver grey leaf springs with silver clamps.   Which one is correct?


Thanks

Lou

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 16, 2022, 08:53:02 PM

Quote from: LouisGT350H on April 16, 2022, 07:15:41 PM

Hi

I am restoring 66 hertz, can any one tell me the correct colour of the leaf springs?

I have seen black with black clamps, black with silver clamps, silver grey leaf springs with silver clamps.   Which one is correct?


Thanks

Lou

Lou ,fresh leaf springs have a dark spring steel finish . Manganese phosphate is darker then zinc phosphate if restoring originals and can give a very close look finish. Some use gun blueing .  The band clamps are a much lighter bare steel finish.

Title: Re: Leaf springs
Post by: LouisGT350H on April 17, 2022, 01:01:58 AM

Thanks