WTB or trade Hassler coil

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WTB or trade Hassler coil

Post by RGould1910 » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:20 am

Looking for a set of two Hassler coil springs for a roadster. I have all the brackets etc, just need the coils. I have a very nice set of touring springs to trade. The touring springs measure 6 1/2" high with a coil diameter of .375". The roadster springs are shorter in height by an inch or so with the same coil diameter. I'll pay shipping each way on a trade.
Please email me if you can help.
Richard
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Re: WTB or trade

Post by Henry K. Lee » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:23 am

I should have the coil springs, give me a bit to do the measurements.

Hank

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Re: WTB or trade

Post by RajoRacer » Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:10 pm

If Hank doesn't have them, I have bins full of Hassler parts.


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Re: WTB or trade

Post by ModelTWoods » Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:07 pm

I learn something new on this forum every day. At 73, I had no idea that Hassler made different rate coil springs for different T body styles, and judging from the number of Hasslers and Hassler springs sold here and on EBAY, probably 99.9% of sellers don't know, either. Did the springs on the later pancake Hasslers vary due to body styles, too?

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Re: WTB or trade

Post by TRDxB2 » Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:15 pm

ModelTWoods wrote:
Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:07 pm
I learn something new on this forum every day. At 73, I had no idea that Hassler made different rate coil springs for different T body styles, and judging from the number of Hasslers and Hassler springs sold here and on EBAY, probably 99.9% of sellers don't know, either. Did the springs on the later pancake Hasslers vary due to body styles, too?
The Panckes are supposed to be one size fits all for T's. The Front and Rear springs/pods are different but no way to mix them up
This is a good thread for info on them and installation http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/82 ... 1542162821
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Re: WTB or trade

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:09 pm

I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: WTB or trade

Post by DontKnowMuch » Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:25 pm

This Hassler Catalog was posted by Jay in Northern California back in 2014 http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1394983665. On Page 24, there is a list of the different springs used on the various body styles (prior to 1926-27). The description states that the "Hassler Shock Absorber Springs are enameled in different color markings to designate the different types."
Hassler Spring sizes.docx
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All appear to have been painted black with some having the ends in white, green, aluminum or red.

I have never seen any of the colors listed on the springs nor have I seen a table showing the various diameters/heights of the springs.

Does anyone have this information they can share?

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Re: WTB or trade

Post by TRDxB2 » Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:27 pm

Mark referenced provided the link to a recent discussion about Hasslers springs viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17528 which include the catalogue the fact that the springs were color coded. In any case if you have some laying around it would be helpful to all if we can identify ALL the Hassler springs by height and/or color code and/or a stamped number and what set they are for duel springs, TT or other make. I have some springs that are 6" and 6-1/2" tall, uncompressed, there is no color coding or stamped # that I can see. They are part of set front & back for a T. I will be glad to collect and record the data provided.
39 Single Type - Roadster Spring, Rear roadster only possibly 5-1/2"
40 Single Type - Roadster Spring, Front possibly 6"
................. - Touring Car, Front & Rear
41 Single Type - Commercial Car, Front & Rear - light delivery possibly 6-1/2"
................. - Touring Car, Front & Rear, Heavier than normal loads
42 Twin Type - Sedan, Front & Rear
................. - Coupe, Front only
................. - Commercial, Front & Rear, regular delivery
................. - Ton Truck, Front
43 Twin Type - Coupe, Rear, Heavier spring
49 Twin Type - Coupe, Rear , standard
402 Twin Type - Ton Truck, Rear, for heavy and medium loads
403 Twin Type - Ton Truck, Rear, for Heavy loads
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Re: WTB or trade Hassler coil

Post by RGould1910 » Wed Dec 09, 2020 4:37 pm

Still looking for one coil 5.5 inches tall

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