Hey Rob I had the exact same problem with an improperly placed front spring when I bought my car. I just placed that corner of the car on floor jacks so as to suspend the wheel in the air. I then went underneath with a small sledge and placing a 10 inch piece of 2x4 against the top of the spring, I whacked at it and it popped the spring into place. It worked pretty smooth. I don't know if you were looking for help or not but there it is my 2 cents. Mt ride is a 67 326 non H.O #'matching ragtop. Regimental Red with parchment top and interior. Jimbo