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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I have taken apart my leaf spring in order to clean it up and replace the liners. Unfortunately, I don't have the money right now to upgrade during my resto project... Mine has ten pieces; however, all of the liner kits are for 7 or 9 leaf springs. What's up with that? Is one of them not considered a "leaf?" I'm assuming I need liners to go between each piece. Any thoughts. Thanks again guys!!
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Old Nov 6, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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there was never a liner between the small top leaf and #2, they are metal to metal.

All other leafs get a liner.

If you want a reasonably correct color/look on the springs, Quanta Products has a nice spray paint.
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Thanks a lot!!
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I have a full set (minus one) of new leaf liners and 1 spray can (unused)of spring paint. Got them from Quanta.
I will find out which liner is missing.

I think it is one of the small upper ones - I will post back in a little bit.

Maybe you can salvage the missing one from your originals and reuse it.

You can have the items if you want, just pay the shipping.




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I looked - it is either the 1st smallest or 3rd smallest one -
My guess is the 1st

Just let me know and I will send it out to ya
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hey


I have a full set (minus one) of new leaf liners and 1 spray can (unused)of spring paint. Got them from Quanta.
I will find out which liner is missing.

I think it is one of the small upper ones - I will post back in a little bit.

Maybe you can salvage the missing one from your originals and reuse it.

You can have the items if you want, just pay the shipping.


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* * * W O W * * * thats really nice of you, thats what tghis forum is all about. The fun, the hobby, the friends WITHOUT GREED !!

I looked - it is either the 1st smallest or 3rd smallest one -
My guess is the 1st

Just let me know and I will send it out to ya
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* * * W O W * * * thats really nice of you, thats what this forum is all about.
The fun, the hobby, the friends & WITHOUT GREED !!


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I help out when/where I can.. important to me.

If everyone in this great big old world would just do nice things for others, think how much better a place it would be.

I contribute to this philosophy whenever I can.
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i help out when/where i can.. Important to me.

If everyone in this great big old world would just do nice things for others, think how much better a place it would be.

I contribute to this philosophy whenever i can.
thank you for your kindness !!
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427,

You are right. That was pretty awesome! I hope that I can do the same for someone to sort of "pay it forward." I'll definitely keep my eyes open. I bought my second Vette (a '76) back in March and have been involved in a full restoration. Ever since, I have been amazed at how eager the forum community has been to help me solve many issues that I have faced. It is good to know that Corvette owners still share the bond that ownership has been know for for so long. Thanks everyone!

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