Dennis,
Your post really got me to thinking - maybe I did put the wrong springs on it. So, I found the packaging material and checked: they are marked '58-'59. It looks like I'm back to rebulding or replacing the hinges.
Oldbolter
1959 Apache 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 261
1956 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 235
1957 3600 flat bed, 350 engine, 700R4, PS, disc brakes, 14 bolt rear with 4.11 gears
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