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Title: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: jeremy9146 on November 08, 2014, 02:30:13 PM
Looking to purchase a pair of used rear coil springs for a 1960 that I'm working on.

Thanks
Jeremy Weiss
Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: Quentin Hall on November 08, 2014, 05:13:02 PM
Surely Marc will have 27 of them lying around. I have a spare pair I'd give you here but shipping would be up, up and away. Keep your eyes peeled for 59 Eldo inner trim.
Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: Ken Perry on November 08, 2014, 10:33:36 PM
I have a pair,I would take $80 for plus shipping. Ken Perry
Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: Lucas Feininger #15674 on November 11, 2014, 08:13:10 PM
Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't you want new rear coil springs?

I have replaced the springs in both my 1963 Series 62 convertible and my 1965 Sedan de Ville with new springs from Eaton Detroit Spring and I have been very pleased with the results.

Good luck with your project.

Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: C.R. Patton II on November 12, 2014, 06:35:38 AM


Hello Lucas

I echo your question.  Eaton has a nice facility with great items and service.
Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: Dan LeBlanc on November 12, 2014, 10:02:31 AM
If you decide to go the Eaton route, double check the spring rate in their catalog versus your shop manual.

In a recent exercise with Mike Cascio's 1962 coupe, there are no less than 8 different spring options in the shop manual (with/without air, Series 60 versus 62, 63, and 75, etc).  We discovered that the replacement spring rates that they offer are on spec with a Series 75 car.  If the spring rate is different, you may want to check to see if they'll produce a spring for you that matches those in the shop manual for your particular model.  Too great of a spring rate, you'll have a harsher ride and a car that sits too high.
Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: jeremy9146 on November 13, 2014, 06:13:58 AM
Hey guys,

The reason asking for used springs is that I need a pair for a frame that I'll be using for a body dolly.  I'm looking to make the frame complete without spending the money for new springs.

Thanks Jeremy Weiss
Title: Re: 1960 cadillac rear coil springs
Post by: C.R. Patton II on November 13, 2014, 07:28:22 AM


Hello Jeremy

That is good planning and preparation.  Please share the pictures of your project.  Thank you very much.