Hi,
I'm in need of replacing the coil springs on my 66. The previous owner had of all things welded a few cut coil spring pieces to the top of the original coils, adding about an inch an a half to the ride height. Why..I have no idea. I've purchased the correct springs from Mac's. Along with that I ordered the compressor they advertise for the job.
Its not the best. It is similar to the Moog but the plate is too thick to fit between the coils. I did manage to remove one coil spring with it using a improvised plate but that was dicey. I would prefer the proper compressor if possible.
Would anyone in the Hamilton Ontario area have one I could rent?
I really should have just brought it to a spring shop but now that i have one out..I kinda need to get one back in
Thanks,
Joe
In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
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In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
Last edited by JBird66 on Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Regards, Joe B.
Hamilton, Ontario
'Nothing is as far away as a minute ago' J.Bishop
Hamilton, Ontario
'Nothing is as far away as a minute ago' J.Bishop
Re: In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
Joe, Being a local SOTC member and knowing a fellow who may have one, I will check. No promises. He runs a suspension/alignment shop for weekend race car tuners and does resto rods/antiques as a side line. He has a full time job and only works evenings and weekends. He did the alignment on my 64 a while back with no issues.
Not sure if he will loan or rent his tools though and may ask a heavy deposit if so.
Give me a couple of days to source it out, and I will get back to you via a PM.
Drop down for a coffee nite some time at the Timmy's on Plain's Road Second Tuesday of the Month.
Wally Kent
Burlington
Not sure if he will loan or rent his tools though and may ask a heavy deposit if so.
Give me a couple of days to source it out, and I will get back to you via a PM.
Drop down for a coffee nite some time at the Timmy's on Plain's Road Second Tuesday of the Month.
Wally Kent
Burlington
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Flock: 1964 Landau Original Family Owned
1964 Sr Convertible "RAVEN"
Past: 2003 Blk Lab "RAVEN" "RIP"Nov 15/17
1964 Lincoln vin4Y86N00007
1964 Red Convertible
Re: In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
I have one but a little bit far to ship from here it is heavy.
Jim Mills
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VTCI # 8071
VTCI 1964-66 Technical Editor
2002 Thunderbird
1965 Convertible
1962 Convertible (in progress)
1959 Ford Retractable HT
Many parts cars
Re: In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
These appear on eBay and Craigslist from time to time. When I was doing my front suspension, I bought one, then resold it for about the same amount when I was done. Not the fastest solution, but it worked for me.
~Steve
~Steve
Re: In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
Before he sold it, Steve was kind enough to let me borrow his tool when I did my springs.
It's amazing how easy this job is with the correct tool!
Scott
It's amazing how easy this job is with the correct tool!
Scott
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
Re: In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
Got them in without the Moog but it was a fight. Won't be doing that anytime soon again.
Regards, Joe B.
Hamilton, Ontario
'Nothing is as far away as a minute ago' J.Bishop
Hamilton, Ontario
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Re: In search of a Moog T-469 Compressor..Hamilton area
Just in case anyone else is looking to do this with the proper tool a gentleman by the name of Tom Chitwood has an ad in the Thunderbird Scoop advertising the Moog compressor for rent at $100. 00 per week. 386-290-9982
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