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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Suspension => Topic started by: Skyway65 on April 28, 2010, 11:11:43 AM

Title: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: Skyway65 on April 28, 2010, 11:11:43 AM

Has anyone heard of a source for the correct rear leaf spring clamps for a '65?  I know that Scott at NPD is trying to get the correct "D" style reproduced.  Problem is I need the clamps now.  I do have a lead on some NOS service clamps.  I haven't seen them and was wondering if anyone knows if they would have the correct shaped opening.

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: Skyway65 on April 30, 2010, 08:56:31 AM

Answered my own question, the service replacement parts are NOT the same, not even close!

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: CharlesTurner on April 30, 2010, 09:03:45 AM

You mean the blue ones? 

Did you check with AMK?  They used to sell a pretty decent repro.  Jim Cowles has a few sets of the round hole version if you need them:  www.shelbyparts.com

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: Skyway65 on April 30, 2010, 10:04:04 AM

Yep, the blue ones that kind of hook together on each end, not in the center.  Here I was all excited about some great discovery that I had made.  :( I'll check that other place out too Charles, thanks.

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: NEFaurora on June 19, 2010, 12:10:33 AM

If anyone has them, It's these guys.. They repro the best Mustang Leaf Springs available today-minus your original bottom leaf..lol..  They were also a supplier to the "Big Three" back in the day.

Give them a call.  They can help. There is no one better.  They are your best shot.

They always have a booth at Carlisle, PA and Silver Springs, FL

http://www.eatonsprings.com/techinfo.htm


Tony K.

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: Skyway65 on June 21, 2010, 09:39:24 AM

Thanks for that Tony.  I ended up getting the round hole clamps from Shelby Parts as Charles suggested.  (AMK clamps had the square holes) I haven't had time to assemble the springs yet but the clamps sure look good.

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: JKWilson on June 21, 2010, 08:20:05 PM

Gary when you start to assemble your springs just remember one thing, the clamps are three different lengths for each spring pack! Don't ask how I was reminded! ::)

Title: Re: Leaf Spring Clamps
Post by: Skyway65 on June 22, 2010, 12:32:16 AM

Thanks for the heads-up.  I noticed that when I layed them out recently.  Just no time to assemble them yet.