mikesbrunn Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I am working on a 1914 locomobile and need to get some new leaf springs made. seems simple enough, I have the old ones which are very straight forward. As I have found out - most just order something from a book- very few actually make them. looking for some one in eastern Pa or NJ thanks - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Go here....https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/products/attaching-parts-and-hardware/bushings/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesbrunn Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Quote talked to them before, if they don't have a pattern they can't do it, but will try again tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Years ago I had springs made for a 1910 REO by Palmer Spring in Providence, RI. They've been in business since 1849 but whether they have specs for the springs is questionable. I'm not even certain they still make custom springs but they may be worth calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 If the spec. isn't available, calculate the weight of the car, WB length, total length, the length of the spring eyes at the chassis, and type of ride wanted. You should then be able to get a shop to make you what you need or find a suitable spring from stock. Don't give up, springs are replaced by many restorers. Are your springs missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesbrunn Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 found someone to make them, will keep you posted, picking up in late jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 OK, we are all in suspense. Who is making them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesbrunn Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 bud's springs in Lancaster, pa got name from the amish who are making wooden wheels for my 1914 locomobile. I figured they would know because their buggys all have some form of springs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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