Suspension

The car still sported the original front shock absorbers, so they were media blasted and repainted their original battleship gray.

The original bushings and hardware need to be replaced.

The lower and upper mounts were painted black originally which will be done once this industrial paint cures fully.

The rear shocks had been replaced in the 1980s, so a new set will have to be found.

Original shocks for these cars are prohibitively expensive, but a good, aftermarket set resembles the originals closely enough that they can also be painted to match the front and should work. just fine.

The rear spring pack was disassembled and sandblasted in preparation for being painted. They were given a rust conversion treatment which will require some time to cure.

These were originally given a primer finish in a shade a bit greener than gray.

An original bolt that holds the springs together was also found.

There is significant enough pitting to require some bodywork on these leaf springs before primer and assembly.