UPDATE: Just to be clear:
My goal is always to do no harm to the original components when trying to find a modern day part solution.
What I mean is..,
I will not modify any original component so that it can not be returned to its historic originality if and when an original part is found.
My solution for the Tryon Shackle Issue:
After much discussion with various vendors and part restorers I stumbled across a fix that will maintain the historic integrity of my car and I believe also produce a road worthy solution. I was able to find parts in a trailer store that met the requirements for a reasonable noninvasive fix.
The total cost of the parts for this fix for both leaf springs was $ 45.54
BTW the Teflon bushings are rated at 4,000 lbs. each. EATON Detroit Springs are in the process of duplicating my front leaf springs. The cost is pricey but I believe it will be well worth it.
Once the suspension is brought back to a reasonable and sound condition I will be able to allow the car to rest on its normal suspension and use jacks only to firm up the chassis while I fit the wooden frame and body parts. This way, when sitting on its normal suspension the stress on the frame parts should be at minimum. Also once aligned the hope is that it will stay in an aligned state after all the work is completed and the car rests on its normal road worthy suspension.
My goal is always to do no harm to the original components when trying to find a modern day part solution.
What I mean is..,
I will not modify any original component so that it can not be returned to its historic originality if and when an original part is found.
My solution for the Tryon Shackle Issue:
After much discussion with various vendors and part restorers I stumbled across a fix that will maintain the historic integrity of my car and I believe also produce a road worthy solution. I was able to find parts in a trailer store that met the requirements for a reasonable noninvasive fix.
- 7/8" (0.875") OD to 9/16" ID - Teflon spacers.
- 9/16" Shackle Bolt Length 3" with ZERK fitting.
- 1.750" to 2" leaf spring width.
- Shackle Strap 2.250" on Shackle Pin Centers.
The total cost of the parts for this fix for both leaf springs was $ 45.54
BTW the Teflon bushings are rated at 4,000 lbs. each. EATON Detroit Springs are in the process of duplicating my front leaf springs. The cost is pricey but I believe it will be well worth it.
Once the suspension is brought back to a reasonable and sound condition I will be able to allow the car to rest on its normal suspension and use jacks only to firm up the chassis while I fit the wooden frame and body parts. This way, when sitting on its normal suspension the stress on the frame parts should be at minimum. Also once aligned the hope is that it will stay in an aligned state after all the work is completed and the car rests on its normal road worthy suspension.