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hdff · 01-10-2016, 01:49 AM

I pulled the cowl and replaced the fresh air door, is this where the spring attaches to. I need to find a spring and need to know the proper attachment location. Pics of yours would be great.

Thanks.
Keith

**FirstOwner69** · 01-10-2016, 02:08 AM

Yes.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-10-2016, 02:23 AM

Here are pictures of the spring and its installation. The springs are really hard to find since most failed as a result of exposure to the elements.

tk1251k · 01-10-2016, 07:32 AM

I just had mine off recently and cleaning leaves out. I will take some pics later today for you.

hdff · 01-10-2016, 10:38 AM

Thanks guys!

Now the big question, since originals are nearly impossible to find has anyone found one that will work, if so where.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-10-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdff

Thanks guys!

Now the big question, since originals are nearly impossible to find has anyone found one that will work, if so where.

In previous threads, folks have said they were going to use hardware store springs, but I've never seen any reports of how they worked. Before I found the one I posted above, I reworked a hardware store version. I never tried it. My concern was that the reworked spring was not nearly as "stout" as the original. I've even thought about having some professionally made to match the originals. However, there would be a minimum quantity requirement and the cost would probably be prohibitive.

hdff · 01-10-2016, 07:46 PM

Well I found this today at Lowes, your right it is probably not as stiff as the stock one but it seems to work ok. We will see for sure when I get the ac up and going

01-10-2016, 01:49 AM	#1
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Spring attachment location I pulled the cowl and replaced the fresh air door, is this where the spring attaches to. I need to find a spring and need to know the proper attachment location. Pics of yours would be great. Thanks. Keith Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-10-2016, 02:08 AM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Spring attachment location Yes.

01-10-2016, 02:23 AM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Spring attachment location Here are pictures of the spring and its installation. The springs are really hard to find since most failed as a result of exposure to the elements. Attached Images Last edited by FirstOwner69; 01-10-2016 at 02:41 AM.

01-10-2016, 07:32 AM	#4
tk1251k Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newton Posts: 174	Re: Spring attachment location I just had mine off recently and cleaning leaves out. I will take some pics later today for you.

01-10-2016, 10:38 AM	#5
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Spring attachment location Thanks guys! Now the big question, since originals are nearly impossible to find has anyone found one that will work, if so where. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-10-2016, 07:46 PM	#7
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Spring attachment location Well I found this today at Lowes, your right it is probably not as stiff as the stock one but it seems to work ok. We will see for sure when I get the ac up and going Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by hdff; 01-10-2016 at 08:54 PM.



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