Second rebuild 1973
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Hahaha! True story! I looked at AC Delco NOS shocks on eBay for kicks! All shocks $35-$75, Corvette rear ACDelco rear shocks. $600-$1200. Hahaha you can't make this stuff up.
Alan I looked at Paragon and didn't see any but maybe there is more than one Paragon site.
Scott
Alan I looked at Paragon and didn't see any but maybe there is more than one Paragon site.
Scott
Melting Slicks
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From: Damascus MD
Shocks
I ended up getting Monroe shocks which again are not correct, but painted gray the resemble the originals and cost less than the Delco shocks. They will be for judging only. Although the ride was acceptable.
I also bought a set of Bilstein HD shocks used for one of the deals of the century, which I will use for driving. Cannot wait to try the Bilsteins.
BTW: Use Ford Dove Gray Engine paint to match the gray the shocks were originally painted. Had one long time NCRS guy look at the Monroe shocks I painted and he was duly impressed with the color.
Bill
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
Machinist are able to "part off" (precision remove) one end of the original worn-out shock in the correct area so that it can be rebuilt/welded together/remachined so the shock is usable and that the weld is not visible once the shock is painted.
We used that procedure all the time to rebuild 3,000 PSI hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment.
Approximately 2 hours or less in labor charges plus cost of parts for EACH shock.
We used that procedure all the time to rebuild 3,000 PSI hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment.
Approximately 2 hours or less in labor charges plus cost of parts for EACH shock.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Machinist are able to "part off" (precision remove) one end of the original worn-out shock in the correct area so that it can be rebuilt/welded together/remachined so the shock is usable and that the weld is not visible once the shock is painted.
We used that procedure all the time to rebuild 3,000 PSI hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment.
Approximately 2 hours or less in labor charges plus cost of parts for EACH shock.
We used that procedure all the time to rebuild 3,000 PSI hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment.
Approximately 2 hours or less in labor charges plus cost of parts for EACH shock.
Scott
Safety Car
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From: Bridgewater nj
Koni adjustable shocks for @$100 each. Best bang for the buck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Killeen Texas
I guess I should not have scrapped the org's. They were still good and likely were the original shocks. I would not have thought they were worth anything except the metal weight.
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
2026 Loser of the Year
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
Machinist are able to "part off" (precision remove) one end of the original worn-out shock in the correct area so that it can be rebuilt/welded together/remachined so the shock is usable and that the weld is not visible once the shock is painted.
We used that procedure all the time to rebuild 3,000 PSI hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment.
Approximately 2 hours or less in labor charges plus cost of parts for EACH shock.
We used that procedure all the time to rebuild 3,000 PSI hydraulic cylinders on industrial equipment.
Approximately 2 hours or less in labor charges plus cost of parts for EACH shock.
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Good idea and I am looking for some used originals! Right now with my job situation, I am more than ever trying to save every penny I can to keep moving forward. I wii keep the shocks I have and clean them up for now since those are an easy replacement part at a later date.
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Drifting
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From: Tulsa Oklahoma
After checking out Juliet's Corvette I decided to paint some parts that I know I will get points knocked off for but it's ok, I won't have parts needing rust prevention all the time.
Tonight events!
I may dull this down with some flat clear but not sure yet.
Enjoy! I sure am...
Tonight events!
I may dull this down with some flat clear but not sure yet.
Enjoy! I sure am...