Gabriel Hi Jackers
 

Looking for a pair of period correct (early 70s) Gabriel Hi Jacker air shocks. NOS or restorable.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...rswaybar_2.jpg

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...2/hijacker.jpg http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../hijacker1.jpg

Thanks! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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for what kind of car? I think i have a set for a 69 camaro in nice used shape https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif Steve

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i am taking a set of air shocks off,they look like gabriels pm me for details they are off from a 74 chevelle malibu they will need new air lines i think

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Sam

check your email, How do you read the dates on these things away?

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Sam needs them for a nova. Camaro, or chevelle won't work.NOS would be preferred.

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well how come the camaro's dont work for chevelle's ?? but these wont work for nova's?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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some shocks have the round bolt hole ontop of them that bolts to the frame and some have stud/bolt ontop that boltes through the trunk floor. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Stud type
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So how do these decode
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Hardware for one side
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Air boss for filling one side
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Sam, IF you find your shocks and need hardware like Jeff showed, I have a new set of that stuff. IT must have some with the Hi-Jackers I bought for the '62 way back when and I didn't need it, but I saved it. IF you need that stuff just let me know and it's yours. I did check my source for you on the shocks but they're no longer available.

Verne https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Novas have a two bolt flange on the top mt. Not a stud. They do not bolt up through the floor, they bolt into the frame chanel. Altogether different than a camaro. Now I think rear shocks from a 70 chevelle might work, not positive. I'd need to see a pic of the top mt.

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Thank you guys for your effort. I defer to the expert, Schonye. Guess I am still looking.

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mine is a 74 Malibu classic prob a totally different monster I do know they DO NOT come thru the trunk floor

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hey buddy go to ebay i searched your nova and if its from 68 - 73 they have brand new and NOS ones starting at $59.95 and up all hardware included --------> 1968-1973
Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova with single leaf springs ................they also have a set starting at $9.99 with a few days left

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Thanks Anthony - I will look into those. Do you have a link to the NOS ones? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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and to let you know the 1974 malibu classic ones i have are the exact same bolt up style for your nova.....the difference is the malibu's shaft is longer to accomidate the heavier car so more travel is needed....

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the NOS ones ended at at buy it now for 75 buxs

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what year is your nova

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some interchange data in next two posts....part #49157---------------> Buick Apollo H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973
Chevrolet Chevy II Multi-Leaf Rear Springs 1968 - 1969
Chevrolet Nova Multi-Leaf Rear Springs 1970 - 1972
Chevrolet Nova H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973
Pontiac Ventura Multi-Leaf Rear Springs 1971 - 1972
Pontiac Ventura H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973 ---------------> all them are from the gabriel reference book i have access to https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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second one is part # 49193--------->Buick Apollo Exc. H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973
Buick Apollo All 1974 - 1975
Buick Skylark All 1975 - 1977
Chevrolet Chevy II Single Leaf Rear Springs 1968 - 1969
Chevrolet Nova Single Leaf Rear Springs 1970 - 1972
Chevrolet Nova Exc. H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973
Oldsmobile Omega Exc. H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973
Oldsmobile Omega All 1974 - 1977
Pontiac Phoenix All 1977 - 1977
Pontiac Ventura Single Leaf Rear Springs 1971 - 1972
Pontiac Ventura Exc. H.D. Suspension 1973 - 1973
Pontiac Ventura All 1974 - 1977

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Sam... there were hi-jackers on the 69 RS/Z... along with the traction bars you want https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif... the hijackers are in the garage... http://www.crossroadspaper.com/69_z2...iles%20006.jpg
http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/2...60206031rj.jpg
Are you interested???

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James - my understanding from what others have said on this thread are that the Camaro Gabriel Hi Jackers will NOT fit a Nova. Are your photos off of that black RS Z you have/had? Man, I just love that patina. Those traction bars are the BOMB!

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Yep the shocks were on the Black 69 RS/Z... sorry I thought they were going on a Camaro...
I got ahead of myself... usually do...

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make sure that metal on the shock isnt too thin from that tire rub it looks real close

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and also if them are traction bars you are buying make sure the leaf spring area will allow these to work i had a nova and the leaf spring perch area was alot different(where the rear end and springs meet)just saying that from experience just depends on the maker of the bars some interchange some dont https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Are the traction bars still available? or are the only ones out there originals?

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some places do sell aftermarket ones mew .......

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The perch area was different bec/ there are major differences betw/ the mono vs. multi leaf setups. If putting traction bars on a mono leaf Nova, it's best to cut an angle into the bracket for the traction bar to fit into. It will never function properly, but, it looks cool! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...rp/71Nova1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...rp/71Nova3.jpg

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Sam, I thought you might like the picture of this decal that I have.. Vintage and Cool!!

Rich

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...icture1405.jpg

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Hey James, The traction bars on your Z are for this Sam and not the other Sam out west!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gifI asked first!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Rich - very https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif ! Those are the selectable "street" and "drag race" shocks. You've got some cool stuff there Rich. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Hey James, The traction bars on your Z are for this Sam and not the other Sam out west!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gifI asked first!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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No problem! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...rp/71Nova3.jpg<<<<========== very vintage and kewl love it

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