8 HP - leaf spring configeration

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Chris Spencer
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8 HP - leaf spring configeration

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Any one know of the leaf spring configeration for my front springs - having called the company that have the springs for refurbishment (sent by the previous restorer prior to my purchase) the front spings are a unmatched pair - one has a additional auxillary leaf - - unsure of which side it came off.

Mine is a 37 model and I know that they were significant changes made over the 3 years of production - Geoff Wills counted over 50 differences between his 38 model and a 37 - can you fellow 8 owners please have a count up on the number of leafs each side on the front springs and let me know - please include what year your car is -

Many thanks

Chris
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Post by george garside »

the short answer is I havn't a clue! But for what its worth a couple of thoughts. As far as I can remember the front springs on all *'s (exept 1940) were the same and did not have a 'helper' leaf ( I have only come across this on the rear of some commercials including Bradfords. SDid the 10/4 have a helper leaf to cope with extra engine weight? If so have you got an 8 and a 10 spring.

It may be worth checking that the springs are exactly the same apart from the helper leaf just in case one is a rear commercial spring or even a non Jowett spring.

Sorry can't be more helpful

george
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Jowett 8 front springs.

Post by Tony Fearn »

Hello Chris.

Perhaps you could give P.R. a ring (I'll expand in a PM). He's had an 8 for a number of years.

Tony.

P.S. Tried to send a PM but don't know whether it came across. let me know if youhaven't received it. A.J.
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Tony - Unsure of who P.R. is (pm did not arrive) could you let me know further contact details ??

Thanks

Chris
37 Jowett 8 HP - In many parts
52 Javelin Std 'Taxi Livery'
52 Javelin Std Patina project
52 Javelin Std Sports project
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Tony Fearn
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Contact details.

Post by Tony Fearn »

Hello Chris,

Peter Rodgers is the member you should contact about the '8'.

His address and home number are in the membership list.

He also has a website. Search on Peter Rodgers Car Sales.

Tony.
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Post by Chris Spencer »

Tony - Many thanks
37 Jowett 8 HP - In many parts
52 Javelin Std 'Taxi Livery'
52 Javelin Std Patina project
52 Javelin Std Sports project
52 Jupiter SA - Original car - full restoration project
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