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John, the spacer leaves would be placed between the bottom of the spring and the 2 U-bolt plates, correct?

Thank you everyone for your comments. I agree, the spring manufacturer used slightly thinner leaves, and my car has been messed with through the years so that the bolts, plates, etc. are not the correct ones. I'm not after a 100% show room restoration, but would like the car to feel and drive...

Here is a more detailed explanation of what I'm encountering. I'm hoping someone has pictures of the 8-leaf version of the rear spring mounted in their car. http://ambroadcastradio.com/springproblem.html @funrunr I'm interested in the base plates you have.

Hello and thank you for replying. You are right, I have no idea if I have the correct base or "clip bar" piece. Some are almost flat, others have a rather thick protruding part that can go inside the channel and clamp against the spring bottom. Did these come in extra thick versions for the...

Hello, I am restoring a 1940 Ford deluxe coupe. It is my understanding it originally came with an 8-leaf unit. My car had 12 (!) leaves and a very harsh ride. I had Eaton-Detroit Springs make me a new 8-leaf spring to the original blueprints. When I try to install it, the stack thickness is...

Merc July 17 colour small.jpg (82.7 KB, 2 views) That's a beautiful picture of a beautiful car!

Ok.... Canadian C69A 180 h.p. (currently, with Kettering ignition) flathead block owner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFKwSdhtYWE

No, the original coil resistor, or condenser for that matter are not required. However, since the Winterburn ignition box includes a switch for choosing between Kettering and CD systems instantly, you should keep these components connected for the sake of keeping the Kettering system...

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