Thierry Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Hello every body, I'm a french man, and I'm looking for a main leaf spring for a Buick of 1930 type 40 for a friend of mine who owns this car. I looked on the web but I didn't find the part he needs to repair his car, that's why I publish this message. Is someone would have the kindness to indicate where it is possible to find this part in a dealer in the USA or if he is seller of one. Cordially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Thierry, Does your friend need the whole spring assembly? Does he need front or rear springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 You should be able to have a new one fabricated. If you don't have a local spring shop check with a trucking repair shop. They should be able to help. Years back I had a 1960 Ford pick up with a Buick engine in it. A shop rolled me a new set of main leaves and then pooled our experience to make up a real smooth riding two leaf spring set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 Hello, thank you for your answer. My friend needs a main leaf spring for the front axle. If you can provide him with one, he will be glad. The shipping to France of a whole assembly spring can be difficult but if you only sell it complete he also surely be interested. Cordially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 My message is for Mark Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 Thierry, I do not have the leaf you need, but others on this forum will now know what to look for. Others in Europe do frequent this forum and may have resources to help you and your friend. Good luck, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Demandez à un atelier qui s'occupe des camions où il serait préférable de faire fabriquer des lames de ressort. Ask a shop that services trucks where would be best to have spring leaves made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 On 9/16/2023 at 7:27 PM, nat said: Demandez à un atelier qui s'occupe des camions où il serait préférable de faire fabriquer des lames de ressort. Ask a shop that services trucks where would be best to have spring leaves made. It is best to have a new main leaf made for both sides and installed at the same time for safe driving, or handling could be very uneven and cause driver to lose control Il est préférable d'avoir un nouveau vantail principal fabriqué des deux côtés et installé en même temps pour une conduite en toute sécurité, sinon la manipulation pourrait être très inégale et faire perdre le contrôle au conducteur. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 There are 3 different front springs on ser.40. Very importent! If looking for Buick parts just tell the year as well as the very right model on the car. How about measuring the front spring too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - 29 Buick Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Thierry: Try: Tony Bult <tonybuick272829@gmail.com> Tel: (262) 275-6403. He’s in Wisconsin. Burr Corbett Tel: (814) 226-7142 Work; (814) 226-6545 Home - No email. He’s in PA. Todd Martin, 20610 Eureka St., Perris, CA, 92571, USA. Tel: 909-355-6735 No email but texts. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Buick Roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demco32 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 On 9/8/2023 at 2:51 PM, Thierry said: Hello every body, I'm a french man, and I'm looking for a main leaf spring for a Buick of 1930 type 40 for a friend of mine who owns this car. I looked on the web but I didn't find the part he needs to repair his car, that's why I publish this message. Is someone would have the kindness to indicate where it is possible to find this part in a dealer in the USA or if he is seller of one. Cordially. Are you located in France? Have a new one made, I can help you with a good company. They make one just like the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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