Pics of the elusive 36T glovebox springs.

jjbubaboy
jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hope these come through OK.

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  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    This is going to be a tough one to find, because of the extra x-wrap from the torsion wind to the mounting screw, but these could be fabricated.

    They're not that difficult to make with some simple homemade tools, gloves, safety glasses and an oven.

    For anyone interested - I most likely have the right size spring wire already in my toolbox, but I would need at least 1 spring to get the size right.

    I take it there is a left and right hand side that are opposite of each other?
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Hey Dan,

    Yes, you are correct in the left and right side springs.

    T Jeff
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You want to sell those? :D
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Scott wrote:
    You want to sell those? :D



    NO SIRREEE!:p



    But if Dan and Rambo could make them~~he could be busy until next 'spring'!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I'm not too sure about Dan, But I think Rambo has a little 'Springer' Spaniel in him and would do a great job. :eek:
  • terraplane8
    terraplane8 Senior Contributor
    I'm a starter for 3 pairs of springs, 2 for the two cars and 1 spare pair!! Where do I send the money.........
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    terraplane8 wrote:
    I'm a starter for 3 pairs of springs, 2 for the two cars and 1 spare pair!! Where do I send the money.........

    Someone needs to send me a donor set of spring(s) first - maybe even send the glovebox door too and I can mount it to a piece of wood for testing - that'd be even better!
  • bent metal
    bent metal Senior Contributor
    Dan, could you go into detail as to how you make a spring? Alloy to use, and what is the oven for, etc.:)
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    bent metal wrote:
    Dan, could you go into detail as to how you make a spring? Alloy to use, and what is the oven for, etc.:)

    Ask and you shall receive!

    There's a small write up on my website under Custom HowTo -> Torsion Springs but I got my basic information from this site I found years back...

    http://home.earthlink.net/~bazillion/torsion.html

    I made my own tools to make the gas door windings.

    Just keep in mind making springs is not without some potential physical peril - ie. you have to be really careful handling the wire while you're doing the winding.

    The oven is used to "relax" the springs after winding - as you know anytime metal is bent it creates heat so you have to re-temper the wire afterwards.
  • timbersmith
    timbersmith Senior Contributor
    I'll have to look in my box o' parts, but I think I have a glovebox door that I could send ya (don't remember condition, though). I don't have any springs, though.



    I've also got an entire '36 dash cut out of a parts truck, but shipping that would be prohibitively expensive, I bet.



    And if we're lining up for "orders", I could go for 2 sets (one to use and one as a spare) :D At your leisure, of course.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I have an extra door and both hinges that I would be glad to loan for this

    project. The springs on my truck used .080 wire. If this works out, I would

    like to get 1 left and 2 right hand springs.

    Howard
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    Yes - I should qualify "donor" - in this instance this is only for measuring and visual reference..nothing will be destroyed and all returned!

    I'll be glad to see what I can do - just send me an email and will exchange contact info.
  • terraplane8
    terraplane8 Senior Contributor
    Rambos, any update to report on this little project?
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    count me in on ordering some,if you need another donor lid,i have one.
  • Rocket
    Rocket Senior Contributor
    Just thought I would let you know that a friend of mine and I are having a company make these and hope to have a 100 sets right and left sides in our hands within the next 60 days.
  • 4Hud
    4Hud Expert Adviser
    Rocket wrote:
    Just thought I would let you know that a friend of mine and I are having a company make these and hope to have a 100 sets right and left sides in our hands within the next 60 days.[/quote



    Yee-haw, I won't need to set up that bungee cord after all.
  • terraplane8
    terraplane8 Senior Contributor
    rocket that's great news, let us know as soon as you have them!
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Yes that is super great news!
    Hope 100 is enough, as the Terraplanes take 2 sets each!
    Count me in for em.
    Thanks,
    Jeff
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    I'll take 2 sets when they are done for our panel delivery.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Expect to have reproduced glove box springs around February 1.
    Reproduced on CNC Machines .080 SS302 Spring Steel.
    Quantities limited.
    Will send along more information/update when available.
    Happy Holidays!!
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Were still on schedule to have the Glove Box Springs
    available early February.
  • 2manyprojects
    2manyprojects Expert Adviser
    there is a nos set of 36 glove box springs:) on ebay right now!!!!!!
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Do these fit other years? If you have the part number I could check to see if at least it fits 1937.

    Once they're in production, I'd be happy to list 'em on my Hudson Repro Parts list http://www.detailedconcepts.net/Repro_Table.pdf . I'd need a photo, the original part number if available, and the name, address, phone number and e-mail of the seller. Thanks!

    Jon Battle
    Xdetailed@verizon.net (drop the X before sending)
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Am not sure about the 37 vehicles but will get the information on correct
    part numbers and let you know.:)

    Bruce
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    The springs for the 36 Hudson/Terraplane Glove Box Doors shoud be finished
    by February 7. Pricing will be around $20.00 per pair. Will confirm with
    further information when we have received them from the manufacturer.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    The Glove Box Door Springs are now available. Manufactured on CNC
    machines, .080 Stainless Spring Steel. Manufactured in the USA by
    ISO Certified company. We are making these available in pairs,
    one Left Hand and one Right Hand spring. The price per pair while
    supplies last is $25.00, which includes shipping in U.S. Fits all 1936's.
    Original Hudson Part Numbers are: 116468 for Right Hand and 116469
    for the Left Hand Spring. Bruce Wylie, 4091 Irvin Circle No. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Phone: 651 770-8334
  • 4Hud
    4Hud Expert Adviser
    Many thanks for seeing this project through. What will it cost to ship a pair up to Alberta, postal code T8A 4R4? Bob Callfas
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Bob:

    I will check and let you know.

    Bruce
  • jjbubaboy
    jjbubaboy Senior Contributor
    Bruce E. wrote:
    The Glove Box Door Springs are now available. Manufactured on CNC
    machines, .080 Stainless Spring Steel. Manufactured in the USA by
    ISO Certified company. We are making these available in pairs,
    one Left Hand and one Right Hand spring. The price per pair while
    supplies last is $25.00, which includes shipping in U.S. Fits all 1936's.
    Original Hudson Part Numbers are: 116468 for Right Hand and 116469
    for the Left Hand Spring. Bruce Wylie, 4091 Irvin Circle No. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Phone: 651 770-8334

    Hey Bruce,
    Great job!
    Count me in for 2 pair. Do I make the check out to you?
    Thanks,
    Jeff
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jeff:
    A check will work.

    Bruce
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