Quick GMC Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I had to change a blinker bulb in my truck the other day and noticed that the springs inside are the perfect size. I know people have done this before, someone has had to do it before me. A few dollars for a pair of bulbs should cover 4 cars or so. Also for brake drums or something else that uses small springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 also wind some detail wire around a stickpin or small diameter rod to give you a very nice simulated spring of whatever diameter or length you need. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Go to your local GM dealer and see if they'll give you some of their ignition lock cylinder tumbler springs.They should have plenty extra from the recent recall.They're a bit long as is for 1/24 & 1/25 scale throttle linkages but could be cut down.They're a good size for larger scales if used uncut. Edited October 1, 2014 by ZTony8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Maybe for coil springs???... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I wind 28 awg wire (usually harvested from small electric motor armatures) around a needle or pin then stretch it till it looks right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I used the fillament from a house light bulb , yer i went through a dozen before i found one that wanted to be on a model . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonmaster Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I have used HO scale slot car armiture wire wrapped around a pin as good return springs. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minitrucker1983 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 GM lock cylinder springs would be to small for coil spring on suspension but throttle linkages yes. If, like previously stated, cut and stretched a little. Might wanna check your local shops. or wrench turnin buddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Sounds weird, but inside the common light bulb is a coiled element wire, which is nearly perfect (of course be very careful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Kadee HO model RR coupler springs are also perfect--already wound, very fine wire, and they can be stretched out if need be. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Old handheld microcassette recorders are a good source for tiny springs and fine wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 What size wire would be appropriate for making throttle return springs to accommodate the P/E throttle linkage from Model Car Garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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