Correct Part Number 67 Z28 leaf springs ?

[iluv69s]

Thank You.

[William]

3925817 coded BY.

All this and more in the book.

[Denis]

When I restored my 67Z, I managed to find NOS leaf springs, dated NOS '478' shocks, and NOS 7.35x15 PowerCushion tires. Did not get credit for the springs and shocks in Legend judging but, hey, what do those judges know anyways? Here's a photo I found of the springs:

http://67z28.net/gallery/albums/67%20Z28%20Restoration%20Photo%20Chronicle/Rear%20Suspension/DCP_1241.jpg

I faintly remember comparing unweighted height of the springs to new springs and measured about 1in difference. My theory is that the Z springs were not as high as the other models to compensate for the 15in wheel (all other models had 14in wheels).

Of all the things I miss, I miss my memory the most.

http://67z28.net/gallery/albums/67%20Z28%20Restoration%20Photo%20Chronicle/Rear%20Suspension/DCP_1368.jpg

PS: They gave me 25 points (out of 4,000) for the tires, one of less than a half dozen sets in existence.

[Denis]

Here's how a 67Z sits with NOS tires, NOS rear springs, NOS front shocks, NOS rear shocks, and original front springs:

http://67z28.net/gallery/albums/67%20Z28%20Restoration%20Photo%20Chronicle/Progress%20Photos/051404-003.jpg

I get shivers just thinking about coming across something like this in a showroom back then.

[mockingbird812]

Nice Denis. Love your beast. But a question.....is your air NOS? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[Denis]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice Denis. Love your beast. But a question.....is your air NOS? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif</div></div>

Actually, the air is Day Two. Good question.

[mockingbird812]

I dig day two. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[resto4u]

does anyone reproduce those tires?

[Denis]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: resto4u</div><div class="ubbcode-body">does anyone reproduce those tires?</div></div>

The closest reproduction available, as far as I know, is the 7.75x15 PowerCushion redline used on Corvette.

http://www.universaltire.com/goodyear/performance-series/775-15-goodyear-power-cushion-red-line.html

Not much demand for a 7.35x15 given it was only installed on 1967 Z28.

[92646]

I would get more than shivers if that Z/28 was in my garage.

[iluv69s]

Thanks William,

I have the books, but just wanted to confirm hehe...

Thanks Denis...

a few more questions now....first, the stenciled part number on your springs is different than the nunber William listed.
Any ideas why??? I thought of stenciling the part number as I have seen on other cars also.
And I see the leafs in your pics look to be painted gray, or primer...What is the correct color??

Thanks,, max

[Denis]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iluv69s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...a few more questions now....first, the stenciled part number on your springs is different than the nunber William listed.
Any ideas why??? I thought of stenciling the part number as I have seen on other cars also.
And I see the leafs in your pics look to be painted gray, or primer...What is the correct color??
Thanks,, max</div></div>

Due to a long ago computer crash, I lost the records from when I purchased the leaf springs but as I remember it, the number on the box matched the one in Jerry's book whereas the number stencilled on the springs themselves was different. There was no doubt though that it was the original box.

The original finish was a darkish grey as seen in the first photo but with too much shelf wear to keep as is. I painted them with DP50 epoxy primer and a coat of catalyzed clear.

[William]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Denis</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iluv69s</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...a few more questions now....first, the stenciled part number on your springs is different than the nunber William listed.
Any ideas why??? I thought of stenciling the part number as I have seen on other cars also.
And I see the leafs in your pics look to be painted gray, or primer...What is the correct color??
Thanks,, max</div></div>

Due to a long ago computer crash, I lost the records from when I purchased the leaf springs but as I remember it, the number on the box matched the one in Jerry's book whereas the number stencilled on the springs themselves was different. There was no doubt though that it was the original box.

The original finish was a darkish grey as seen in the first photo but with too much shelf wear to keep as is. I painted them with DP50 epoxy primer and a coat of catalyzed clear. </div></div>

Not unusual. I worked for a Camaro parts business for 15 years. GMPD regularly substituted parts: order '68 Z/28 rocker covers and they sent chromed '69s, later 1-piece rotors were sent under the 2-piece number, '70 Nova 396 emblems replaced '69 Camaro emblems. Annoying to say the least.

[resto4u]

Also GM casting numbers were not always the same as the part number.