chekstrap question

["Evangelos G. Makris" <xirias@hol.gr>]

Just received a new pair of chekstraps for my GT (73 chrome bumper, tube
axle) only to find out they were about 1" short when the car is
supported on axle stands located under the rear axle. Is this normal or
does it have incorrect rear springs?

I can't imagine having to ask my heaviest relative to sit in the boot so
I can install the chekstraps, right?

With no chekstraps the rear axle hits the exhaust and handbrake cable
very easily even when the car is on the ground.

Evangelos