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69Z28freak

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2012, 06:48:30 AM »
So how do we contact Bob Harris?
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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2012, 08:29:54 AM »

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2012, 03:18:07 AM »
THANKS 69z28302
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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2012, 06:03:57 PM »
Mike, the contact information was in my original reply above.

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2012, 12:28:03 AM »
Mike, the contact information was in my original reply above.

Ed


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


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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2012, 08:38:27 AM »
Yes thanks I m now in touch with Bob.
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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #21 on: July 24, 2012, 10:58:50 AM »
Good to here. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the springs.

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2013, 03:24:07 AM »
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.

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2013, 03:25:19 AM »
Eaton sells them, go to their website they are like a dollar each.
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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2013, 04:07:11 AM »
Thanks James.

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #25 on: February 28, 2013, 12:49:19 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.
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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #26 on: February 28, 2013, 03:53:18 PM »
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.

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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #27 on: March 18, 2013, 06:41:01 AM »
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.















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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #28 on: March 18, 2013, 12:17:25 PM »
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
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Re: 69 Z/28 Correct leaf springs, where to buy?
« Reply #29 on: March 19, 2013, 04:21:18 AM »
The four leaf springs only have two rebound clamps each.

 

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