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OE Leaf Spring Clamp #2123649 08/02/16 08:52 PM 08/02/16 08:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY VCODE OP top fuel
VCODE OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY	Looking at OE 024 & 034 70 E-body leaf spring clamps. It seems that the repro clamps are clear / silver zinc plated, which are way too shiny in my eyes. Should the clamps be natural steel? Does anyone make or sell the correct looking ones? TIA Bob Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17 (Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2123684 08/02/16 09:58 PM 08/02/16 09:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Natural steel, and left that way if the leaf springs were left unpainted. If the springs are painted black, so should the clamps, most agree the entire spring assemblies were dipped in paint.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2123695 08/02/16 10:18 PM 08/02/16 10:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,283 Florida blewbyu master
blewbyu master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,283 Florida	So are you saying some springs and clamps were unpainted and some painted? I am getting ready to work on my rear end and it looks like they were unpainted on my 69 Dart.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: blewbyu] #2123700 08/02/16 10:20 PM 08/02/16 10:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,652 Hamtramck, PA A Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer
Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,652 Hamtramck, PA	Look between your spring leafs for paint residue when you take them out.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: blewbyu] #2123708 08/02/16 10:32 PM 08/02/16 10:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Yes, some were painted, and some were not. The paint was very thin and often deteriorated and was replaced with rust rather quickly so before deciding, as Barry said, look VERY closely between the springs and other protected areas for remnants of paint.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2123825 08/03/16 01:47 AM 08/03/16 01:47 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England Q5_Ed top fuel
Q5_Ed top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England	Give a choice what do you think looks better on a A12 road runner? WANTED : ...A New Sponsor or Winning Lottery Ticket 69 A12 road runner ,Q5, post coupe, 4 speed, former Drag car restored to "Driver" condition in the early 90's, Showing some Patina. SS/E Track Record Holder 1980 10.40 @ 130mph

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: Q5_Ed] #2123890 08/03/16 09:56 AM 08/03/16 09:56 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY VCODE OP top fuel
VCODE OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY	Thanks for the Info. Where can I get the correct natural clamps. The repro ones don't look correct for unpainted springs Bob Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17 (Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2123908 08/03/16 10:39 AM 08/03/16 10:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I don't know of a source. You could just give them a quick dip the plated versions in muratic acid to remove the plating, rinse them off really well then buff them with 0000 steel wool to a natural sheen, finish with a good rust prevention product.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #2124120 08/03/16 04:04 PM 08/03/16 04:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY VCODE OP top fuel
VCODE OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY	Yes Scott, I was going to try something like that or maybe media blast then RPM Thanks Bob Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17 (Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2125763 08/05/16 03:09 PM 08/05/16 03:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 142 OhiO D drgordi member
drgordi member D Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 142 OhiO	The bad thing about blasting is it leaves the blasted look instead of the natural finish you are looking for.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: drgordi] #2125816 08/05/16 03:59 PM 08/05/16 03:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY VCODE OP top fuel
VCODE OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY	Originally Posted By drgordi The bad thing about blasting is it leaves the blasted look instead of the natural finish you are looking for. You are right. The clamp that is being sold does not seem to be steel. I have some things I am thinking of, yet you know if it works out Thanks Bob Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17 (Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: drgordi] #2125855 08/05/16 04:44 PM 08/05/16 04:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 356 Greenwood Lake, NY F fuelishnsilly enthusiast
fuelishnsilly enthusiast F Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 356 Greenwood Lake, NY	Originally Posted By drgordi The bad thing about blasting is it leaves the blasted look instead of the natural finish you are looking for. I think it all depends on the kind of media you use. Walnut shells and glass beads I don't think leave that impregnated look like black oxide or whatever that stuff called Black Beauty is. inherited a 69 roadrunner from my grand pop.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2125869 08/05/16 05:11 PM 08/05/16 05:11 PM
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1969ronnie super stock 1 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 794 massachusetts U.S.A.	frank b has and makes the natural ones. plus he has real zinc interliners, not made out of sheet metal. ronnie

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: 1969ronnie] #2125910 08/05/16 06:12 PM 08/05/16 06:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY VCODE OP top fuel
VCODE OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY	OK, I called Frank but may need to wait till Monday. He must be busy. Thanks Bob Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17 (Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2126029 08/05/16 08:03 PM 08/05/16 08:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,590 md M mopars4ever I Live Here
mopars4ever I Live Here M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,590 md	If they are steel, glass bead em and then hit them with some steel wool and they will look natural.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2126085 08/05/16 09:13 PM 08/05/16 09:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I forgot about Frank having them, he won't let you down.

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #2126131 08/05/16 10:11 PM 08/05/16 10:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY VCODE OP top fuel
VCODE OP top fuel Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,377 White Plains, NY	Tried calling Frank, he must be busy. I will call on monday I am sure he will have the right clamp. Thanks everyone Bob Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17 (Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)

Re: OE Leaf Spring Clamp [Re: VCODE] #2126137 08/05/16 10:17 PM 08/05/16 10:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Florida, US 72ls5fla enthusiast
72ls5fla enthusiast Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Florida, US	I purchased the entire rebuild kit from frank. For my 023/034 springs Spot on!! Very happy Bill Got me a NEW Project 1970 GTX 440+6, 4 spd, 4.10 Dana and N96 FE5 (top/bottom) and black bucket interior. Original transmission and Dana - Engine is a service replacement block. Body has all stamped #s + VIN/TRIM tag and door sticker. Been hunting like all hell to find the Build Sheet. garage find, only had 41,850 miles on ODO.

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