Pete Phillips Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Last weekend I was helping David Corbin's widow sort through the old Buick parts in his garage (anyone need a spare 320 engine?), and came across a box of these, which I cannot identify. They look like something that was made recently--he always had a project or two going on. These are too big to be valve springs (about two inches in diameter measured across the spring). The closest thing I can think of is the spring in a power brake diaphragm but David was more into the 1938 and 1939 Buicks. Guesses?Suggestions?Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Leonard, Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hey Pete, what's the other end look like. I think it's a thingabob for a whatamacallit. LOL!Maybe "the old guy" will be able to call it something closer.BTW, we were just talking about Dave and Terry Dunham in the last couple of days, mostly how we miss them!Thanks for helping Dave's wife, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 another photo. What are these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Pete,It is a door opener for a car with shaved handles and electric releases. The spring bolts to the door post and pops the door open when you push the button.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Pete,It is a door opener for a car with shaved handles and electric releases. The spring bolts to the door post and pops the door open when you push the button.BerniePete, dont you need those for your 48 Buick ? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Might those be a spring-loaded contact for a door-mounted power accessory? Like power windows, the electric ones, that would operate ONLY with the door closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Looks similar to a hood release spring also. May even be something IHC as Dave worked in the truck assembly plant for many years. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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