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Long spring seat

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Ernest I don't think there is anything you can buy to convert it. The saddle you are showing does not have a frame to accept a bolt and the separate springs you usually see on long spring saddles. The frame arms are weaved into the long helical springs when you assemble the pieces.
 
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(Troxel 1911)
Usually there's 36 and 37 holding two different springs (33 and 34) to a frame (20).

The saddle you are showing has a bent rod frame for 20, weaved into a single long spring.
 
I think you should try to get what you have working as it is designed. It looks totally functional. I am trying to point out that the springs may be harder to find than the more common seat designs, if you ever need to replace them.
 
I've never seen a saddle with this design before Ernest. Maybe other CABE members are more familiar with it.
 
It reminds me of an old Brooks I had. 3 strands and twisted spring wire. Not like a hairpin, way fancier.
The clamp was like a standard old type with the plate on either side with three grooves that the wire frame was pinched in.


TonyD
 
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