Stop in for a cup of coffee

[ScampMike]

Was thinking about that............

 

[zkx14]

No, you bend them back and hold them there while you go through the annealing process which resets them in the new position.

I was wondering if that would work... Is that how they re-arch leaf springs?

 

[Ddaddy]

Strangely not all of them have lost there strength. You WOULD think since they were all built at the same time they would all be in the same condition...

The loss of strength is related to the number of cycles they have been put through (opening and closing the deck lid). An OEM one sitting on the shelf will be just as strong today as it was when manufactured.

Just like a rubber band, the more times you stretch it and relax it, the weaker it becomes.

 

[Mopar Tim]

No, you bend them back and hold them there while you go through the annealing process which resets them in the new position.

Yes but how do you get the thing into a drum of oil while it is red hot, without it bending in the process?

 

[zkx14]

Yes but how do you get the thing into a drum of oil while it is red hot, without it bending in the process?

Very carefully.

 

[Mopar Tim]

The loss of strength is related to the number of cycles they have been put through (opening and closing the deck lid). An OEM one sitting on the shelf will be just as strong today as it was when manufactured.

Just like a rubber band, the more times you stretch it and relax it, the weaker it becomes.

Sure a unused would be like new. what I would not give for a NOS set!

 

[ScampMike]

Yes but how do you get the thing into a drum of oil while it is red hot, without it bending in the process?

veeeeery carefully....

 

[ScampMike]

Very carefully.

DAH!!! that's f**ked up ^^

 

[Ddaddy]

I was wondering if that would work... Is that how they re-arch leaf springs?

Yes and no. It can be done by heat process with annealing, but most of the time they use a cold process.

Re-Arching Leaf Springs a Lost Art

 

[Ddaddy]

Yes but how do you get the thing into a drum of oil while it is red hot, without it bending in the process?

You are thinking vertically rather than horizontally. Lay it into a trough using a support frame.

 

[ScampMike]

well, despite the heat - I managed to have a pretty good weekend.. bought that string trimmer Friday, Scamp up and running yesterday, a nice buzz last night, a quick car show this morning, fixed the gas grill this afternoon.. and Jack Beckman won funny car today (yep, he be my favorite NHRA driver)

 

[Mopar Tim]

You are thinking vertically rather than horizontally. Lay it into a trough using a support frame.

Have to be steel support frame. But it could work..

 

[ScampMike]

I'ma thinking ..

 

[DesertRat]

Pics???

Here you go, Barracuda in touchup paint, wet sanding and final buffing and polish.
Comet is a finished car and a blast to drive to work and park in the employee lot

 

[krazykuda]

I for 1 like Roman Numerals...

 

[krazykuda]

Working in a mirror factory is something I can see myself doing...

 

[krazykuda]

No matter how far you push an envelope, it will still be stationary...

 

[krazykuda]

A dog had puppies near the road and was cited for littering...

 

[krazykuda]

The soldier that survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran...

 

[krazykuda]

I once shot an elephant in my pajamas...

How he got in my pajamas, I'll never know...

 

[Ben Drinkin]

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands...

 

[zkx14]

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands...

You caught it from your hands? Guess aint nothin safe.

 

[zkx14]

What up Benny?

 

[Ben Drinkin]

What up Benny?

Just enjoying a few beverages after working my butt off today.. you? Your paintjob looks great in the pictures

 

[zkx14]

Just enjoying a few beverages after working my butt off today.. you? Your paintjob looks great in the pictures

Just finished a glass of JB Black. Pics lie, lol. It's a good 20 footer. lots of fisheyes, tiger stripes, etc and so forth. But it's shiny.