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FREDERICK E WILEY

Leaf springs

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Just received new rear springs from Eaton. Should they be painted before installation ? If so , with what paint? Thanks

Posted on: 2018/4/3 23:00

Fred in Florida

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Re: Leaf springs

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Postwar, springs and other painted chassis parts were painted with cheap semi-gloss black chassis paint.

Posted on: 2018/4/4 7:41

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