Frame / Springs: Anyone have suggestions to replace (or HAVE) this rear-spring rubber bumper?

[bsrosell]

hi,
before sandblasting my frame, I removed the rear-spring's rubber "rebound" bumper, and they are rotten enough that they started splitting as I took them off. I also wasn't too careful doing so, as I figured I had a new set; WRONG, I have the front coil spring bumpers; look almost identical but almost an inch bigger.
SI and Southwest Stude don't have them. Per my 1961 version of the Chassis Parts Catalog, my 57H Golden Hawk should have bumper #15405080.
SI has only 540333, listed for other models but not 57H (except D-P; station wagons?). On SI, I believe it simply comes up as for "52-55 cars"..... They didn't think it would work though.

Here are photos; anyone have a set? Google search netted nothing for that number. Or, anyone know if the other one (no photo on SI site) is similar enough to simply trim a bit (or use as it)?
IF all else fails, I'll have to use rubber glue where they are starting to split along that "T" seam, and bolt them back on I guess.
Thanks!!
Barry

(part 1521-1A on diagram). 2" in length, 3/8" high.

[DieselJim]

I got them last fall while restoring an Avanti chassey at SI in South Bend. They are not listed in my 2014 catalog.

[bsrosell]

Jim went and looked, called back and said "nope, try Southwest" (also had none). There is some confusion in part numbers apparently though, so wondered if anyone seeing this may have found this same part under a different number (or again, that the ones that ARE available are useable or adaptable)

[Warren Webb]

I'd contact Valerie Hansen. If she doesn't have them perhaps she has had inquiries & will make some. (615) 356-7510

[56Golden]

hi,
before sandblasting my frame, I removed the rear-spring's rubber "rebound" bumper, and they are rotten enough that they started splitting as I took them off. I also wasn't too careful doing so, as I figured I had a new set; WRONG, I have the front coil spring bumpers; look almost identical but almost an inch bigger.
SI and Southwest Stude don't have them. Per my 1961 version of the Chassis Parts Catalog, my 57H Golden Hawk should have bumper #15405080.
SI has only 540333, listed for other models but not 57H (except D-P; station wagons?). On SI, I believe it simply comes up as for "52-55 cars"..... They didn't think it would work though.

Here are photos; anyone have a set? Google search netted nothing for that number. Or, anyone know if the other one (no photo on SI site) is similar enough to simply trim a bit (or use as it)?
IF all else fails, I'll have to use rubber glue where they are starting to split along that "T" seam, and bolt them back on I guess.
Thanks!!
Barry
[ATTACH=CONFIG]57989[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]57990[/ATTACH]
(part 1521-1A on diagram). 2" in length, 3/8" high.

Too many digits in that part number. Should be 1540508. Try Tom Karkiewicz 574-two ate seven–5834. He has/had 200+ Studebakers many which he parted out and kept those smaller now-hard-to-find parts many others just scrapped.

[bsrosell]

thanks guys, I'll try both of those folks. Can probably make mine servicable but hate to put them back on a freshly painted frame!
(and my extra zero was a typo only here on my post; my post-it note has the correct number 1540508
(ie: unfortunately I was asking SI and Southwest for the correct number :-(

[swvalcon]

Check with Energy suspension parts inc.com They have a lot of universal parts listed. They also make the pads for the body mounts and the dust covers for the tie rod end. Both in red and black.Steve.

[bsrosell]

thanks; Tuesday I'll make a few calls.

Check with Energy suspension parts inc.com They have a lot of universal parts listed. They also make the pads for the body mounts and the dust covers for the tie rod end. Both in red and black.Steve.

[DEEPNHOCK]

Give Steele Rubber Co. a call.... http://www.steelerubber.com/contact

Searching their web catalog, I found these... They look close.

http://www.steelerubber.com/axle-rebound-pad-70-2591-32

[swvalcon]

You may also want to take a look at Si catalog on page 272. And give them a call on their part number 433812. They have a bumper pad for the 58-64 hawks that look real close and may not be perfect but sure looks like it would work. Only $ 12 each which isn't bad.

[bsrosell]

thanks; several good options here. They don't have to be exact, just close and have that T-slot, so should be able to find something close to the right height here....

You may also want to take a look at Si catalog on page 272. And give them a call on their part number 433812. They have a bumper pad for the 58-64 hawks that look real close and may not be perfect but sure looks like it would work. Only $ 12 each which isn't bad.

[DieselJim]

Also 537461, bumper upper control arm, is made like that.

[bsrosell]

yeah, didn't look it up but you mean the same shape bumpers for the front end, right? THOSE are the ones I already have, and why I was not careful removing these (thought I had a new set; look the same). But comparing, the front-end control arm bumpers are about a full inch longer!!! I was hoping they were close to dug them out to check. :-)
I have found a pair I think; a PM from someone who thinks he has a set, so I think all is well! Thanks again for everyone who posted with ideas and tips/references!
Barry