This is no reflection on Ben - they appeared in decent shape and they _are_ used. But for anybody else figuring to do something w/used wagon leaf springs, I'd advise getting them off a car you know came from the hot western states where there is less rust problems. However, rust isn't the only problem; there is another issue which is purely a matter of wear. At the moment it looks like the best use of a used set may be to act as a template for a spring shop to make new ones; but the fat lady hasn't sung yet. The leave springs are NLA and I haven't got ten custom quotes because the structural rust on the rails of this car doesn't warrant much investment. For a WAG I'd say around $600 for a set.
I do hope to re-assemble a set with the best leaves from both existing set and the "new" ones; new slip pads and smooth painted surfaces should make the ride a lot better and I may try to add a leaf to get some height.
But back to the gory details. One big problem is rust under the slip pads. In the pic below that crater, atter removing its serving of rust was at least 1/8, maybe 3/16 deep. The leaf is only about 1/4". This is the worst one, but there one a couple others like it.
Even where there is no significant rust, the OEM slip pads have worn depressions into the leaves, many 1/32" or so.
This is the locating hole for one of the wear pads. The pads are hard grey plastic with a raised square boss that fits into the square depression and an expanding nub with clips into the hole.
The other serious wear point is where one of the clips that hold the leaves straight was clamped tight; this happend on both springs. I may have a better focused pic, but you can see the problem. I don't know if this happens on all wagons or whether possibly these springs were rebuilt and the clip installed too tight.
Not the end of the world, but definitely something to ponder when approaching the rear end of a wagon. <g>
Rufus