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Title: Wanted: 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 11, 2012, 10:50:49 AM

Looking for a 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring. Group 8.820 #1189126. It's the spring that keeps the jack snug in the trunk.

Thanks

Title: Re: Wanted: 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring
Post by: nut465gs on October 11, 2012, 10:59:27 AM

Dan,

Check your local hardware store. Sometimes they have large, long springs that are very close to the original. Of course there always the salvage yard route.

John

Title: Re: Wanted: 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2012, 07:05:06 PM

Yep, it is just a standard screen door spring.  Got mine at Lowe's.  I still had the original from my car, but was rusty, so the new one looks much better in the car. 

Title: Re: Wanted: 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 11, 2012, 09:39:59 PM

Thanks guys - I will check out Lowes.

Are these painted black from the factory?

Title: Re: Wanted: 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 12, 2012, 06:38:48 PM

Quote from: BuickGS65 on October 11, 2012, 09:39:59 PM

Thanks guys - I will check out Lowes.

Are these painted black from the factory?

Picture re: color

http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,1415 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,1415)

Title: Re: Wanted: 64-67 Skylark/Special/GS bumper jack retaining spring
Post by: BuickGS65 on October 18, 2012, 08:12:19 PM

Hi guys:

I picked up a spring from Lowes. 

What is the correct color?

Also, can someone please post a picture of it mounted in the trunk? I've seen the drawing from the parts diagrams, but would like to see it mounted in "real life."  Thanks.

Dan