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Topic: Composite leaf springs
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66 coupe
Gearhead Posts: 235
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 07-30-2001 07:53 PM
   
Anyone know of a source on the web or otherwise? How about a recommended spring rate for a light 6 cylinder coupe? ------------------
Jack Collins
'66 coupe
250 Crossflow / T-5
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 46005
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-30-2001 08:41 PM
Here's what Alex uses:Flex-A-Form http://members.carol.net/spring/ ------------------
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 452
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 07-30-2001 09:19 PM
Steve, you beat me to it.
Jack, I called them about 5-6 months ago before I changed my springs. I have the quote written down somewhere if I can find it and also what they recommended. They are nice people and helpful.
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 739
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 07-30-2001 10:22 PM
I just installed my Fiberglass springs, They fit perfect.  Don't know how well they are going to work yet, No Motor or front end, Etc. The site is http://www.members.carol.net/spring/
I talked to Robert I think. It was $435 total after including shipping. He was very knowledgeable on what I needed. Or call 864-261-7006. I was a little disappointed in their appearance, but I powder coated the ends "Almost Chrome" and painted the springs black with clear coat.  Then they looked good. They came with Poly Bushings included except for the Frame side of the shackles.------------------
Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
Versaille 9" Rear End
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1345
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-31-2001 08:05 AM
$435?
I thought the springs were $200 per set.
What's included for $435?
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-31-2001 09:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Mpcoluv:
$435?
I thought the springs were $200 per set.
What's included for $435?
They're $200 each. I have heard, from others, that fibergalss leaf springs can get damaged easilt from rocks. It sounds like they wouldn't be good on a daily driver...... ------------------
1965 Coupe, Tremec 3550, Steeda Tri-Ax, Cable Clutch conversion, 3.25 gears, Ford XB3 longblock, x303 heads, B-Cam, 9:1 comp., Ford Racing high-torque starter, Pertronix Ignitor & Flamethrower coil, Accel 8.8mm wires, 600 cfm Edelbrock carb, Edelbrock RPM intake, K&N air, Holley electric fuel pump & AFPR, dual 2-chamber Flowmasters, KYB shocks, 5-leaf springs, Chrome Export Brace, Griffen Radiator, Comp. Eng. subs.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27660
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-31-2001 10:22 PM
They are $200 each and they DO NOT get damaged from rocks or stones. They work great on street cars. Corvettes have had fiber glass leaf springs since 1963. I have had the same set on MM since 1997 with over 500 passes on them and who knows how many "pit" miles. They are like new. Flex-i-Form is a great outfit. Ask for Robert and tell him that Alex reffered you.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 07-31-2001 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
They are $200 each and they DO NOT get damaged from rocks or stones. They work great on street cars. Corvettes have had fiber glass leaf springs since 1963. I have had the same set on MM since 1997 with over 500 passes on them and who knows how many "pit" miles. They are like new. Flex-i-Form is a great outfit. Ask for Robert and tell him that Alex reffered you.
It's all good, I was just repeating something I heard from another spring manufacturer. Maybe I'll save up for some myself. ------------------
1965 Coupe, Tremec 3550, Steeda Tri-Ax, Cable Clutch conversion, 3.25 gears, Ford XB3 longblock, x303 heads, B-Cam, 9:1 comp., Ford Racing high-torque starter, Pertronix Ignitor & Flamethrower coil, Accel 8.8mm wires, 600 cfm Edelbrock carb, Edelbrock RPM intake, K&N air, Holley electric fuel pump & AFPR, dual 2-chamber Flowmasters, KYB shocks, 5-leaf springs, Chrome Export Brace, Griffen Radiator, Comp. Eng. subs.
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