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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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Are these the correct decals for 1971 350/270 automatic shocks?
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Hi St,
I believe for 71 the broadcast code for standard suspension front shock absorbers was DG and for the rear shock absorbers was VS.
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Thanks Alan! Found the positioning from the image below (survivor takeoff), now to find the right sized decal with the correct informaton.

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Hi St,
Those look nice.
Notice the 'rounded' corners on the labels….. and the relatively small size.
You should REALLY try to preserve those!!!
I have one 'preserved' rear label from my 71 and it looks like those in your photo and is in a similar location on the shock.
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I'd be interested in seeing the nuts on the top of the front shocks… they were a little odd compared to 'regular' nuts.

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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi St,
Those look nice.
Notice the 'rounded' corners on the labels….. and the relatively small size.
You should REALLY try to preserve those!!!
I have one 'preserved' rear label from my 71 and it looks like those in your photo and is in a similar location on the shock.
Regards,
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I'd be interested in seeing the nuts on the top of the front shocks… they were a little odd compared to 'regular' nuts.
Thanks Alan! Unfortunately, the picture and shocks are not mine but the picture is from a 71 350/270. The nuts do look different though.
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I wonder if Gabriel made those shocks for GM. They sure look a lot like 'generic' Gabriel hydraulic shocks from that era.
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I realize this is an old thread, but I am looking for DG and VS shock labels for my 70 Corvette restoration.

Does anyone know where to find them?

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Hi 00,
I would contact Patrick Hulst.
He makes various labels, including shock absorber broadcast code labels, for 68+ cars.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi 00,
I would contact Patrick Hulst.
He makes various labels, including shock absorber broadcast code labels, for 68+ cars.
Regards,
Alan

covettestickers@gmail.com
Alan,

Thanks, I found Patrick's ad in the NCRS Driveline after I posted my question. I have sent him an email.

Thanks again,
Allen
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