Well Fellas,the new springs should be here tomorrow from JC AND the Srping seat bushing seals from Steele Rubber. Decided to go that route due to the comments about the 'durometer' which I understand refers to the seals hardness. Hopefully they will last another 67 years. I don't want to take the things apart again! So with everything new re the rear springs, I should be good to go. BTW, MANY THANKS for all the input/suggestions that helped me with this project. I probably will be back for more words of wisdom!!