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Re: [Oletrucks] 1955 - 1st Series Chev P U Stock Rear Suspension

To: thomasind@nventure.com
Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] 1955 - 1st Series Chev P U Stock Rear Suspension
From: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:35:34 -0500
Cc: Ole Trucks Web Site <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
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The least invasive and least expensive is to remove at least one leaf and 
probably two from each spring. It will help make sure all moving parts can move 
easily. The friction of one leaf on the next can be reduced with Teflon spacers 
or something similar. Make sure the shackles have room to swing like they were 
designed to do.

Gale Gorman
Houston
1954 3100



On Jun 20, 2015, at 11:24 AM, thomasind@nventure.com wrote:

Need to draw on all that pick up truck knowledge out there.    Getting last 
minute items completed prior to paint. Concern is rough â?? bumping ride of 
empty P U with new stock rear leaf springs / shocks. Thinking of some kind of 
coil spring adaption for a more CAR like ride â?? possible reducing leaf spring 
stack to 2 ~ 3 for alignment adding some type of coils for ride support ( very 
doubtful any weight will be in the P U bed â?? vintage plates â?? use as a car )
 
Any suggestions / past experiences appreciated,
Jim
55-1st P U  5 window â?? 350 LT 1 / 4L60E
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