<VV> 64 leaf spring bolts size

[Frank DuVal]

3/8-24 is the factory thread. The Clark's replacement is 3/8-16.  Grade 
eight. A nylock style nut can be used instead of cotter pin, but I 
drilled my own bolts with good results.

In a pinch, you can remove the spring to drive home. I did this several 
times, once from VA Beach to Richmond, over 100 miles. The other time 
was in my 64 sedan, carpooling to work. Drove 40 miles with 5 people! 
Yes, the rear is VERY low to the ground, as the suspension is riding on 
the stops. But, it does work.

Frank DuVal

LonzoVair at aol.com wrote:

>Hey guys,
>Can anyone tell me what the size and length is for the bolt at the end of  
>the leaf spring?
>I had my "less than one year old" bolt (bought from one of our  vendors) 
>break at the end of the threads as I was pulling into a parking lot  this morning. 
>Luckily I used to work there and one of the guys drove me home,  but the 64 
>is still there...
>I'm going to try to get the bolt replaced, but if that isn't an option,  I'll 
>just remove the spring and take the long way home.
>I have to take my daughter to the Dr, and then bring her back home, so I'll  
>be checking emails in about an hour and a half...
>Thanks for the help!
>Lonzo
> 
> 
>Lon  Anderson
>White Mills, KY
>CORSA, Derby City Corvair, Corvanatics
>1961  Greenbrier 110/pg
>1963 Greenbrier 95/4spd
>1964 700 95/pg (in a parking lot  in E-town)
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