My rear springs - I figured the only way they would work correctly was to simply replace them, at around $400, or have them re-arched, at about the same money, then I was over checking out Butch's Cool Stuff and see that he now has a blog. It's pretty cool as he talks about how it used to be done and ways to make the old stuff work even better. So his blog really talks about Old Skool means to make things work better. As well as offering up some pretty innovative things for today's Rodders. Check it out - http://www.butchscoolstuff.com/talking_hotrods.htm Not to mention my dealings with these guys - they are one of three that I would rate at a 5 Star in product, friendliness, and willingness to help - awesome folks - Have a Happy New Year you all - Steve
The first time my shop teacher had me rearch a pair of springs I thought he was nuts. It's amazing what a guy can do with a big hammer and an anvil though. They fly across the shop pretty good if your helper isn't holding them right too.
Yeah - ideas - I was thinking that simply cleaning the springs up would help a bunch. Then I realized that simply shortening the ends a bit could essentially do the same thing as removing the shorter ones and still retain the good ride piece of it. Or using POR-15 to coat the springs would also work. Pretty nice when a vendor gives you ways to do things instead of constantly promoting their product as the "only" way to do it -
Thanks Steve, i appreciate your comments. I've had some fun writing about the things i've learned over the years, so if you guys have any topics or questions you would like me to write about, send them my way. They always told me i should write a book, but this is alot easier. Glad to help........
Let me also give some Kudos to Butch. MANY years ago, I had the misfortune to wreck my 38 Chevy Coupe. Some of the components damaged were from Butch's Rod Shop. Butch went out of his way to provide fast replacements for the parts and my 38 was back on the road. Obviously, Butch continues to provide great service and advice after all these years. I plan to look at Butch's new site and hopefully be a customer again very soon. Murph
When we were in high school my friends dad said he would re-arch the rear springs on his car. But he was used to working on semi-trucks, and he was one of the biggest guys I ever saw. His arms were like our legs. So they finished Sunday night and the back bumper was 3 feet off the ground! They filled the trunk with chain and steel and it barely moved. He had to drive with the 'super-rake' until the next weekend. Funny as hell. His dad also had a 55 chev he kept for years as a 'someday' car. I heard he's dead now. Hope he built it.
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