I wonder if the picture in the Owner's Manual is with an empty tank?

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I just had a look at this picture in the owners manual and this would suggest the back should be even a bit higher. But if my front is sitting a little bit low as well, which presumably after 70 years it is, I don't want to jack up the back and make it look like a funny car!

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In this picture, my car is probably sitting about an inch or so higher than normal in the rear.

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A good general guide is that when the car is unloaded and on level ground, the bottom edge of the wheel skirt should just cut through the middle of the hub cap or slightly above center.

I have helpers in the rear of my car. It worked perfectly for my sagging rear. I put those on about six years ago as I was scrapping coming out of the driveway. Not a problem since.

That engine number is for a 35 320 eight motor.

Some people say:

"go to a truck shop and have them re-arch the springs"

Kanter sells new springs, I think Max Merrit might also.

Probably they both get them from Eaton Detroit Spring.

I don't know what it "should be". Maybe someone else can help. I bought some helper springs until I feel like a fresh infusion of cash is warranted, and set it up so the rear was just ever so slightly higher. Your mileage may vary:

Spring Discussion

I have a '35 1200 Max Merrit tells me the water pump gasket varies by vintage, not sure if the engine is original, does the attached picture with numbers on he engine case indicate a manufacture date? Number is 389005 C

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