There was a time..
While on a Model A safari we stumbled upon this old trailer that had been retired some years ago. It was equipped with two solid rubber tires, wood spoke wheels attached to a steel rim, leaf springs riding on top of an axle, and these little gems. Four spring hangers that could double as rare art in my eyes.
There was a time when something as generic as a spring hanger on a trailer destined to be a work horse it’s entire life was something to be proud of. There was a time when a designer or an engineer took pride in something we generally take for granted. There was a time where a person could create something out of necessity, yet make it aesthetically pleasing. The common spring hanger has been around forever, yet I have never seen one like this. Someone took the time to design a real piece of art, I can without a doubt appreciate the work that went into these hangers.
There are still people out there passionate about the small details, but they are a rare breed. I have experienced them first hand on specialty fabrication and automotive forums, these artisians are kind enough to share their work with others, inspiring the onlookers to go ahead and sweat the details. Take your time, take pride in your work so maybe one day in the future someone will look at your work and think “There was a time”.
