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> front trunk springs, both versions
peteyd
post Jun 8 2017, 06:18 AM
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I have looked into getting the front trunk springs manufactured.

I believe there are two different variants, but this is the sample that I gave the guy.

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Edit: I just want to add, that powder coating these springs will amount to some tension loss. I dont know the science behind it, that is just what the spring manufacturer told me.


We would be looking at selling a set for $60.

Is this a product that would be of interest at this price point?

Pete
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GeorgeRud
post Jun 8 2017, 09:39 AM
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I think the gas strut conversion would be more desirable. How many folks have had their springs break or wear out?
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post Jun 8 2017, 09:57 AM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jun 8 2017, 07:39 AM) *

I think the gas strut conversion would be more desirable. How many folks have had their springs break or wear out?


The springs do not break. They loose their tension. So most of our cars are on the last adjustment and the hood is still sagging.

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post Jun 8 2017, 11:37 AM
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post Jun 8 2017, 12:42 PM
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I have never had set sag or break but have wanted to refinish them.

For a guy doing a restoration the $50. Plus shipping is less that it would cost to blast and
Paint them.

My 76 original car has no sag and the springs up front are perfect even paint on them.

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post Jun 8 2017, 01:03 PM
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One set.
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post Jun 8 2017, 01:21 PM
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I'd take a set in hopes of making the hood sit higher.

I hate the gas strut conversion! Especially on the front. I really don't see the benefit compared to a stock spring/torsion setup.

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Gas struts definitely wear out faster than springs.
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post Jun 8 2017, 02:15 PM
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I would be interested as well.
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post Jun 8 2017, 02:18 PM
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Ok,

That is enough interest for me. I will give the go ahead to the manufacturer. Hopefully 4-6 weeks they should be ready.

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post Jun 8 2017, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 8 2017, 12:21 PM) *

I'd take a set in hopes of making the hood sit higher.

I hate the gas strut conversion! Especially on the front. I really don't see the benefit compared to a stock spring/torsion setup.

AND

Gas struts definitely wear out faster than springs.


I agree, Always liked the 914 springs in the front, and wish I had the ability to use the rear as well. Hood shocks seem to wear out after about 5 years.
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post Jun 8 2017, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(peteyd @ Jun 9 2017, 03:57 AM) *

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jun 8 2017, 07:39 AM) *

I think the gas strut conversion would be more desirable. How many folks have had their springs break or wear out?


The springs do not break. They loose their tension. So most of our cars are on the last adjustment and the hood is still sagging.

Pete



Yes they do,mine are on the last hole but I did notice they do tend to cut into the hole in the hinge which makes then loose even more tention,spring steel is very hard.
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post Jun 8 2017, 03:35 PM
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I'll take a set.
Much easier than powdercoating the old ones!
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post Jun 8 2017, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(peteyd @ Jun 8 2017, 08:57 AM) *

QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Jun 8 2017, 07:39 AM) *

I think the gas strut conversion would be more desirable. How many folks have had their springs break or wear out?


The springs do not break. They loose their tension. So most of our cars are on the last adjustment and the hood is still sagging.

Pete


What he said ...................
Every car that I've touched I've moved them to the last notch.
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post Jun 8 2017, 04:26 PM
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I would also be interested. My springs are on there last notch and the lid sags a bit, but not bad.
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post Jun 8 2017, 06:04 PM
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I would do a set as well. Regardless of the gas strut option I think a 40'year life span fora spring is a bit beyond the design specs.
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post Jun 8 2017, 06:16 PM
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Fair enough if this is a dumb question, but Does paint or powdercoating work on springs which flex? (Compared to a metallurgic treatment like anodizing (I know, not alu min yum) or cadmium or whatever else...? How were original springs treated? They weren't painted, were they? Paint makes me think flakes are flying every time you open the hood.

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post Jun 8 2017, 06:26 PM
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I think $50/pr is a good price point.

All the cars I've had, had the spring in the 2nd slot. I moved mine to the third, which has been holding the hood open with a shop light on the end for over a month now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif)

Half of them had been painted when the car was painted so they look like crap, so that's a good motivation even if they are still functional.

My CAMP914 trunk struts are still solid and it's been close to 15 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) But then the rear SUV glass struts (Sachs) are fading at just a year for a second time. Hatch struts are fine 10 years later, can't explain it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 8 2017, 07:27 PM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 8 2017, 03:21 PM) *

I hate the gas strut conversion! Especially on the front. I really don't see the benefit compared to a stock spring/torsion setup.

AND

Gas struts definitely wear out faster than springs.


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Also the shocks don't provide the safety of the hood dropping when partially open.

I'm on my 2nd set of shocks and the 2nd set is worn out. I still need to keep a length of 2x2 in the trunk to hold it up when fueling or just when the hood is open.

I'm in for a set of springs.
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post Jun 8 2017, 07:35 PM
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In for a set....
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post Jun 8 2017, 07:46 PM
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I'll take a set.
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