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I found the bracket on eBay, and you say the spring is correct. So, I should be good to go. thanx steve,

Cheated with superglue yesterday. drove the car today and, as usual here in Houston, the roads were kind of rough. No rattle problem solved.... For the moment. Thanks, Steve.

Thanx for the info; the pictures were most helpful! Any thoughts on how I get sucha bracket? FYI, I swept that area carefully with a propane torch (Yes, Mr. Smarty-Pants, unlit!) no vac leak. thanx steve

OK, I'm really confused about the return bracket; if it's not available in a repro, does anyone have one they want to sell or loan me so I can have one made? Also, can someone post a couple of more detailed pictures of the spring and its mounting locations? I need to be led through this by the hand! Prior to my ownership, this car had won the Gold Crown 3X, so not sure why the bracket would be so clearly wrong. (yeah, I know, it's been a few years + several mechanics!)

thanx steve

Thanx, Pete. Several questions to get this right. 1) Do you have the Holley PN for the dashpot?
2) Is my bracket correct, and just bent, or wrong all together? 3) Ditto the spring. 4). Got a PN for these from a vendor of your choice, so I'll get the right ones?  thanx, steve

Thanx Bob, This problem must've occurred under a previous ownership as an old piece of double stick tape had been used to secure this pesky grill. Thanks again, Steve.

I need to replace the dashpot in the accelerator linkage of the Holley on my 1968 GT500 KR. Many of these dashpots look similar, so I was wondering what the correct part number was before I go buy something and it is incorrect. Thanks Steve

The decorative grill on the interior of my right rear quarter panel has come loose; it's rattling around is making me crazy. Any suggestions on how to get it to stay in place short of a drop of crazy glue? It looks like the little plastic pins that help to hold it in place are worn or warped or both. Thanks, steve

Thanks Pete. My apologies for the repetitive use of the quotes above. Got carried away I guess. s

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

There is no such thing as a Magnum 500 Ten spoke wheel. I believe you have 67 Shelby Ten Spoke Wheels on your 68 Shelby. They weren't painted from the factory so it is hard to say what paint was used. You might try the Seymour Cast Blast paint as it seems that it is the go to product for a variety of finish's. https://www.amazon.com/Seymour-CA16-48-Blast-Spray-Paint/dp/B000ELXWAK/ref=sr_1_2?    . I use a old Craftsman thin wall deep well socket for Ten Spokes.

I knew when I posted this that I would name those wheels incorrectly. I actually have a set of correct and original steel wheels and covers for my 68 KR as well as these. Was that style of wheel even offered in 1968 or are all of those cars I see that have them either repros or technically incorrect for 68 car?

I have used Seymour cast blast many times and have found it to be just excellent. In fact I even have a can or two on my shelf, so t will be easy to test that theory.

About a year ago, I ordered some thin wall sockets from Amazon Now, looking at the webpage they no longer sell that brand. I returned them, but I can't remember why, other than they must not have fit correctly. At any rate, the set I got was unacceptable and I must've used something I found in my tool set. The first and only time I took the wheels off, I used a ratchet and it was done by hand for just a reason you stated. Once again if you want it done right, do it yourself. Thanks again for your advice. Steve.

The sloppy SOB, who worked on my suspension used a pneumatic impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts from my Magnum 500 10 spoke wheels.In doing so, the vibration has scratched and defaced some of the finish on all of the wheels. My finish is a gray matte and I wonder if there's a touch up paint that matches it well. I'd like to repaint these as soon as I shoot the guy who did the work. Thanks, Steve.

ADD:  I can't seem to find a socket that is thin-walled enough to comfortably fit in that office. Suggestions??

In the process of getting my rear leaf springs re-arched, the place that was recommended really specializes in large truck suspensions, brakes and clutches. I did not inquire about rebuilding my clutch, as it doesn't need it, but you might check with some industrial truck repair shops and see if they don't do something similar. I live in Houston and we have a very large, large truck economy. Just a thought. Steve

OK, the denouement. I removed the old, original springs and replaced them, at least temporarily, with the correct Eaton branded springs, painted reasonably close to what they should be. I know this is a temporary situation, but it did bring the ride height to within a half an inch of equal, right to left. The left side is still a bit low, but it's clearly better than it was. I'd like to drive the car a bit more, although I put 35 miles on it before I took the measurements. Thanks again. Steve.

thanx so much, Royce. I did, but it's been awhile.steve

Thank you all for this most valuable information. It has been a pretty useful discussion and went way beyond hood hinges. Yes? Steve