Thread: starting series 1 restoration

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

Tony, I'm not sure if you are aware that the springs on series ones are matched side for side.
That means that the springs for the drivers side have more tension than the passenger side,(curvature) to compensate for the drivers weight and also the petrol tank.
So dont get them mixed up or you will be very loppy loo loo.....
and that is not becoming to a singleton master restorer,
btw top job so far..

of course i knew that but maybe for those who dont are you saying whichever one is curved the most is the drivers side

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

of course i knew that but maybe for those who dont are you saying whichever one is curved the most is the drivers side

yes

Originally Posted by schmierer LR at singleton

of course i knew that but maybe for those who dont are you saying whichever one is curved the most is the drivers side

Yes

John

and lets just say what if all springs are the same.what could i do to fix that without getting new springs

Hey there,
This has been a marvellous thread and congratulations to you for all that you have achieved. You have every right to be very proud.
Re the springs, a workshop manual will give the settings for each side - front and rear - I have a couple of original manuals here and can give you the spring settings if you need.
Again, great work and well done. It is great to see you on the home stretch.
Kind regards
Maffra

thanks for the kind words and the offer but since i am at school i take full privialge of the printers and have printed over 700 pages of info including many manuals alot of photos will be coming up in the next 2 weeks