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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5 | I have a 1953 Chevy 3100 that I have been working on. I am trying to keep the truck close to original. I was trying to find a source for replacement rubber pads used on the frame above the leaf springs. Any help or advice in finding a source would be appreciated! hopefully a link to a pic of the part I am looking for... http://s167.photobucket.com/user/timber_cruiser/media/open/IMG_5234_zpsozrxedsq.jpg.html
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~Boone
1932 Confederate 5 window Sport Coupe
1936 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
1953 Indian Chief
1947 Indian Chief
1946 Indian Chief
Collector of Vintage Indian motorcycles pre '1953
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 | Steele Rubber
They have been making rubber parts for the auto collector for years. I remember them advertising on Hemmings in the early 1970's. You can look up parts online and order a catalog for your specific vehicle.
I know they make leaf spring stops. I just bought the stops for my son's 46 glove box door. Jeffrey | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | The last sets I got from Jim Carter and Classic Parts were smaller than the originals. As posted above, Steele Rubber is a good bet (but more expensive - and, worth the extra coat). | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,059 | Are you looking for the pads for the overload springs? That might be hard to find. Do they look like the pads which go on front axles?
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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From the photo those rubber bumpers you are looking for are definitely for the overload springs. REALLY impossible to find to find. Had the same on my 1949 3100 and was not able to find those anywhere. Removed the overload springs and set them aside just in case I ever find the bumper stops in the future.
Tim
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 5 | Thanks for the leads on potential sources. If I do not find a match I think I might try to cut replacements from a solid block of rubber. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Snowplow blades have rubber insert bottoms, the stock I got is 1" by 4" by length, handy for making stuff.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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