1952-59 Ford Did the Aero-Star Coil Spring Swap in the '53 this afternoon...

Not to derail the thread, but painted or otherwise, they look good! Fooled me anyway. The bad thing about paint is that it cracks and fades and does all sorts of fun stuff, atleast thats what my dad was saying about the stuff back in the day. Still looks sharp though!

 

I got the spring out this last weekend. So I can now take out the arms and start the rebuild on them.

 

Thanks for the write-up! I just ordered mine tonight from Amazon for $56.30 FREE shipping! Need to install them then measure the drop so I know what size blocks for the back ... will post pics of the process.

 

Glad to see you guys are benefitting from my walk-through... I'm just about ready to drop in the motor and trans, maybe even this weekend...so then that front end will REALLY come down...

I'll get some pics of that after they're in and post them as well.

 

Well ... I followed the write-up and took some pictures along the way. Pics are in the group album with a description ... Enjoy! I got 2" drop right off the bat and figuring another 1/2" or so as they settle in. Ordering the 3" blocks tonight to level her out or slight tail drop which I'd prefer anyway.

 

Killer! Have you taken it for a ride yet? Do you notice a difference in handling?

 

wow... this post is a LIFE SAVER! im gonna do this tonight and i had no clue where to start... this is gonna make life way easier! THANKS!!!

 

I must say Scott, your car looks so clean and sharp. Easy on the eyes makes it a standout!

 

Looking really good !
What color blue is that ?

Jim

 

hey all since I dont have any suspension left up front can somebody point me in the direction of where to find the coil pads or shock pads that need to be installed with the spring ? it would be a great help! I am riding on the frame with no coils or shocks or bumpers and cant deal anymore ordered my springs today should be at home on friday waiting for me pics to follow thanks for any help.....bruised kidney

 

There is a place here in So Cal that has those parts, called C&G Early Fords. Also you might want to check with MAC's and Dennis Carpenter, but I'm not sure if they will gave what you're looking for. I will try and get my C&G catalog back on Friday and get the part number for you.

 

thanks 54 i have macs catalog at home but not sure what they look like gonna order shocks and sway bar bushings then to the granada spindles and 1 inch spacers with disks shal prove to be a geat ***et to my sled thanks again for the help if you have the part numbers would be great! jerry bruised kidney

 

great write up 53 thank you for the love and help with spending all our money lol our wives thank you too lol now does any one have the detailed spread on the granada spindle disk break conversion as well as booster install as well as what proportioning valve to use??????? jerry bruised kidney

 

Coil spring isolaters. 1949-1959 P/n- B8A-5415-A
The part number should match up with any local early ford parts store in your area

Macs;
http://macsautoparts.com/1949-59-fo...only-b8a-5415-a/camid/F50/cp/JS0R3CHL1083758/

 

You can also find the coil spring isolators / spreaders at local auto parts stores for around $20. Bill, Spring, TX