Technical Help Replacing 1929 Model A Frt. Spring Perch Sought In Fredericksburg, VA

My Son-In-Law in Fredericksburg, VA just inherited a 1929 Model A Ford pickup and it needs a frt. spring perch replaced. If we removed the frt axle does anyone know someone in the Fredericksburg area we could bring it to who could heat the axle and remove the old perch? We tried the AACA forum and got diddly squat for a response so I thought I'd ask here where I'm sure there are multiple people who have had this problem. Thanks for any help or advice you can give us.
Howard Dennis

 

Dennis, there are four Model A Ford Club's located in the Virginia area. Colonial MAFC, located in Williamsburg, Old Dominion MAFC, located in Richmond, George Washington, located in McLean and the Skyline MAFC Chapter, located in Staunton. I would suggest Googling them and getting their contact info. I'm sure they would love to have a "garage night" at your location and offer help.

 

Dennis, I would start soaking the spring perch with penetrating oil. Sometimes those spring perches can be a real pain and might need heat or a press to get them out. Remember they have been in the axle for almost 95 years and getting wet and rusting in place.

 

Is there a truck spring shop i the area? I started using a truck spring shop after abusing my hands too much. Quick work, low price. 20 minutes, $ 20.00 to remove 2 spring perches

 

Try Spring Menders, Inc. or All-American Diesel.

 

I’m in Fredericksburg and can help out if he’s not in a hurry. I’ll shoot ya a PM with phone number.

 

Thanks, McLean and Richmond requests got Zippity Do Da!

 

Thank you all for your time to respond and suggestions on how to deal with this problem. Much more helpful than our reception at the AACA forum. I can see now why Hot Rodding is so popular.

Howard Dennis

 

We aim to please.

 

Use neversieze on the new perches for the next guy.

 

Purists have performance issues.

 

If @ClutchDumpinDan cant help, or if you just want to drop it of somewhere and have it taken care of.... my buddy Jimmy at Graves Auto in old town Fredericksburg can. He is at 506 Kenmore Ave Fredericksburg Va 22401,
Phone number is 540 310 0707. He is right down by the train station in Old town Fred

I've known Jimmy going on 20 years and has been a family friend for a long time. He can get you taken care of for sure. All he works on is old stuff. He can get you handled no problem.