GM used coil springs from about 62 to 72 at least, my brother's 3/4
ton had them, along with diagonal trailing arms. Fully independent
front end, at least on the two wheel drive models.
They used leafs because they are 1: cheap and 2: serve as trailing
arms, so you need only three mount po
rday, January 24, 2015 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] old pickups - was: Burnin' daylight
> > > Randy wrote:
> > >
> > > I have to say that there is a world of difference
> > > between a new F150 Supercrew and a 60's Chevy pickup.
> > > I also
> > > Randy wrote:
> > >
> > > I have to say that there is a world of difference
> > > between a new F150 Supercrew and a 60's Chevy pickup.
> > > I also had a 1968 C10 Chevy for about 24 years. It was
> > > a good truck but not nearly so nice to drive and ride in
> > > as the newer ones are.
>