...but your pics are larger...
Rear Spring Recomendation...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Auburndale Florida
2025 C2 of the Year ('64-'66) Finalist - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07-'09
Rear Spring Recomendation...
I know another one...did the search, read the posts and archives nothing seemed to answer my question. Read about the 7 and 9 leaf as well as the composite springs..
Have a 72 convertible, base 350 auto. plan on keeping the car stock or stock looking as much as possible. Car came from GM with a 9 leaf, currently has a 7.
Want a nice, firm ride, good handling and correct height.
Recomendations!!!!
thanks
Have a 72 convertible, base 350 auto. plan on keeping the car stock or stock looking as much as possible. Car came from GM with a 9 leaf, currently has a 7.
Want a nice, firm ride, good handling and correct height.
Recomendations!!!!
thanks
Pro
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From: Baton Rouge LA
I just did a complete suspension rebuild to my '69 and I went with the VB&P 360lb. monoleaf. I've been very happy with it but almost wish I would have went a little stiffer. I think it looks so cool with the monoleaf and spare tire carrier removed.
Here is a link to a picture but be warned it is huge so I wouldn't click on it unless you have high-speed access. I left it large so you can zoom in on the rear suspension but it's a little dark. Oh and nevermind the half naked girl sitting on the back.
https://www.thunderracing.com/users/paulf/imgp3575.jpg
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Here is a link to a picture but be warned it is huge so I wouldn't click on it unless you have high-speed access. I left it large so you can zoom in on the rear suspension but it's a little dark. Oh and nevermind the half naked girl sitting on the back.
https://www.thunderracing.com/users/paulf/imgp3575.jpg
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Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by Paul @ Thunder
Oh and nevermind the half naked girl sitting on the back.
https://www.thunderracing.com/users/paulf/imgp3575.jpg
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https://www.thunderracing.com/users/paulf/imgp3575.jpg
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whaddaya mean nevermind , ithought that was the point
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by mbeeman350
I know another one...did the search, read the posts and archives nothing seemed to answer my question. Read about the 7 and 9 leaf as well as the composite springs..
Have a 72 convertible, base 350 auto. plan on keeping the car stock or stock looking as much as possible. Car came from GM with a 9 leaf, currently has a 7.
Want a nice, firm ride, good handling and correct height.
Recomendations!!!!
thanks
Have a 72 convertible, base 350 auto. plan on keeping the car stock or stock looking as much as possible. Car came from GM with a 9 leaf, currently has a 7.
Want a nice, firm ride, good handling and correct height.
Recomendations!!!!
thanks
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Here is my 69...recently installed a Guldstrand 7 leaf (1 1/2" shorter than stock) and Bilstein Sports...the ride is firm and much improved over the TRW composite spring on the vette when I purchased it..
The issue I had with the TRW was a bounce/lope experienced when hitting a bump at speed..not the case with the 7 leaf..
You can adjust height up/down with either long or short bolt kits...
The issue I had with the TRW was a bounce/lope experienced when hitting a bump at speed..not the case with the 7 leaf..
You can adjust height up/down with either long or short bolt kits...
Last edited by rihwoods; Apr 18, 2006 at 02:05 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Auburndale Florida
2025 C2 of the Year ('64-'66) Finalist - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07-'09
Where do get the Gulstrand springs? What's the advantage over others?
thanks
Mark
thanks
Mark
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by rihwoods
I noticed that..looks good...enough room for the "squat" when you get on it ...
my thoughts exactly
Plus I like to ride high in the saddle being a former cavalryman
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Originally Posted by mbeeman350
Where do get the Gulstrand springs? What's the advantage over others?
thanks
Mark
thanks
Mark
http://www.guldstrand.com/vettemain.htm
One advantage is that spring is 1 1/2" shorter than stock 7 leaf which gives you more tire clearance at mounting bolts..the other for me is this spring is about 50# stiffer than stock 7 leaf..(got a 502 and torque at 570 Ft Lbs)
Be sure to call them for info....ask for Bobby..
Rich
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by rihwoods
...USMC 1962-1966...that's why I like Fathom Green..
Ahh one of Uncle Sams Misguided Childrens, my cousin just joined up, tried to get him to join the cav, told him we get to wear stetsons and spurs, would'nt have it though, he wanted to be special
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Originally Posted by mbeeman350
I know another one...did the search, read the posts and archives nothing seemed to answer my question. Read about the 7 and 9 leaf as well as the composite springs..
Have a 72 convertible, base 350 auto. plan on keeping the car stock or stock looking as much as possible. Car came from GM with a 9 leaf, currently has a 7.
Want a nice, firm ride, good handling and correct height.
Recomendations!!!!
thanks
Have a 72 convertible, base 350 auto. plan on keeping the car stock or stock looking as much as possible. Car came from GM with a 9 leaf, currently has a 7.
Want a nice, firm ride, good handling and correct height.
Recomendations!!!!
thanks
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1360447
I swapped out the front and back springs recently with a composite rear and new fronts from VPB.
Before
After
If you go composite, you gotta get the right shocks
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Paul @ Thunder
Oh and nevermind the half naked girl sitting on the back.
https://www.thunderracing.com/users/paulf/imgp3575.jpg
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https://www.thunderracing.com/users/paulf/imgp3575.jpg
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