<VV> 64 leaf spring and lottery type luck!

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years ago mine lost the bolt going along an interstate by the state fair  
grounds at a high rate of speed. it curled the end in a short time leaving an 
 alarming trail of sparks. quite a show with the top down!
the next time it happened i had vise grips in the glove box. that got me  
home with minimal effort and damage.
now i keep a darn close eye on those bolts where they come thru the rubber  
bushings.if the bushings wear , they get replaced.  of course, i don't do  
as much rough road or hay field driving anymore either.
my present 64 will have new grade 8 hardware back there soon.  just  blew a 
piston or valve seat on it  (what a thrilling noise that is!)  yesterday 
after driving it @2400 miles this summer knowing the engine was  
"questionable", with intermittent strange noises etc.so it is now group red for  the 
winter.
 i am so glad it waited until i pulled into the garage after a 100  mile 
ride to let go!
now i cant wait to upgrade the whole car. new motor on the bench , along  
with rebuilt 3:27 differential , and powerslide.  this is the mystery Texas  
64 A/C coupe i bought a few years ago.  pictures soon.
regards , tim colson