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  • Mike Dube
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28 Mar 2014 14:51 #27293 by Mike Dube
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I lube the springs on the '32 every now and then. I can see spring covers being a good item to have on a regularly driven car.

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28 Mar 2014 12:47 #27292 by Bob Roller
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I don't recall seeing them on any "J" but I do recall requests to "spray the springs"on others. The other observations on covers make perfect sense to me.

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28 Mar 2014 02:23 #27291 by mikespeed35
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I would guess the biggest reason was to contain lub. on the springs.
CORDially Mike

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27 Mar 2014 21:30 #27287 by auburnandyscar
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My guess is that the spring coverings did three things:

1) helped to quiet any 'squeaking' noise from the springs
2) prevented any 'rusty' water from dribbling down the sides of the nicely painted spring packs, staining/discoloring them.
3) prevent the rusty water from getting onto the tires. (when double sided WW's were common)
I have no idea as to how they could affect judging standards on your particular car.

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27 Mar 2014 15:50 #27284 by Va 33
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Thank you.....how do they effect judged shows?

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27 Mar 2014 15:03 #27283 by RandyEma
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The Factory supplied no spring covers on there chassis.Owners through there coachbuilders may have added them.

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27 Mar 2014 06:05 #27281 by Va 33
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Were all cars supposed to have the spring wrapping I recently visited the Nedercutt Museum and some were and some were not, what is correct? And the purpose and method was what? Some appear to have used a vinyl material I assume leather would be correct, and did wrapping have metal eyelets not unlike old leather work boots?

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