Supewrbird leaf springs

[Stucat]

Restoring the rear end on my Superbird, 8 3/4. Did some research, can't find a definite on the finish on the leaf springs. Some say natural finish, other's say black paint. Mine are black paint, but could have be painted by the last owner. Yes have the correct number of leafs and part numbers. thanks for the help.

 

[Jerry Hall]

Chassis black. My originals still had remnants of the black paint, although it was only in splotches.

 

[Longknife]

Yes, black and only a very light coat! Because they rusted soon!

 

[dadsbee]

Chassis black. My originals still had remnants of the black paint, although it was only in splotches.

Jerry was it black JUST on the leafs or the clamp straps as well????

 

[Jerry Hall]

Jerry was it black JUST on the leafs or the clamp straps as well????

All I saw was on the entire springs. The shock plates and u bolts were unpainted. I bead blasted and cleared those to prevent rust.

 

[Stucat]

Thanks for the info

 

[Stucat]

So I have another question? I took the springs and rear out today. When I took the wheels off there was one finned and one plain rear brake drum. Was wonder with an 8 3/4 in the Bird what style was used? Thanks

 

[dadsbee]

10" or 11? My original 10" drums. Generally front disc and 10" rear drums...

 

[Jerry Hall]

Just like @dadsbee Mine is a 440 automatic 8 3/4.

 

[Stucat]

10" rear, front disc, Hemi, auto, 3.55 8 3/4. Also has a piece of steel welded in where the pinion snubber would hit the floor, like a reinforcement pc?

 

[Jerry Hall]

10" rear, front disc, Hemi, auto, 3.55 8 3/4. Also has a piece of steel welded in where the pinion snubber would hit the floor, like a reinforcement pc?

I believe that's all correct for your car.

 

[Stucat]

The Rear brake drums, are the finned or smooth edge?

 

[dadsbee]

The Rear brake drums, are the finned or smooth edge?

You miss the picture?

 

[Stucat]

thanks your right, i missed the picture. thanks for all the info