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Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:46 am
by bronzechariot
Hi All. Just found the forum. My ride is a great driver with high mileage. Needs a conversion to disc brakes because I like to drive it down through Big Sur. Main problem is I load two or three kids in the back seat and the rear bangs metal on metal over pot holes/bumps. Replaced the shocks already. Do the leaf springs wear out on these models because of the weight? How difficult to replace?
Re: Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:59 am
by Groover
Yes, springs wear out. New ones can be had reasonably cheap. Check out this company who will make them exact to spec for your vehicle.
http://www.saintlouisspring.com. There are others as well.
You could also try coil overs on the shocks at least for now to stiffen things up.
There should be a rubber stopper below the frame arch that keeps the metal from hitting the metal. Those can be had as well for cheap, but if you've got a lot of rust under there the clip may be gone/destroyed, so it may not be so easy to install.
Keep us posted, and post a photo from up top.
Re: Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:21 pm
by poboyjo65
Welcome on!!
Re: Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 9:03 pm
by SASSY
Welcome on!
Probably the same spring as a 66-7 Fairlane, should be easy to find.
Re: Newbie 66 Caliente Convertible adv. needed
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2018 3:11 pm
by Jims65cyclone
Welcome aboard!
Jim