Shock Rebuilder???

[elcamino72]

Guys, who rebuilds the original oil filled shock absorbers?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I don't think anyone rebuilds them - wish they would. I think that is why they started repo'ing them.

[ORIGLS6]

I think you're right. We see the ads in Hemmings but I think those folks do the older friction style units. No one I've heard of doing our 'Spirals'............ yet.

Business opportunity?

[elcamino72]

I agree, this would be a great business opportunity. I'm currently restoring a 1956 Mercedes 190SL 2 seat roadster which is an untouched 50yr old 70,000 mile virgin which has been in the same family since new. I have all the paper work including the original dealer's sale's form. I do not want to use aftermarket shocks on this vehicle and new original ones do not appear to be availible. I suppose it's either get these rebuilt (but by whom) or just paint them and put them back on.

Thanks for all of your help!

[nuch_ss396]

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I agree, this would be a great business opportunity. I'm currently restoring a 1956 Mercedes 190SL 2 seat roadster which is an untouched 50yr old 70,000 mile virgin which has been in the same family since new. I have all the paper work including the original dealer's sale's form. I do not want to use aftermarket shocks on this vehicle and new original ones do not appear to be availible. I suppose it's either get these rebuilt (but by whom) or just paint them and put them back on.

Thanks for all of your help!

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Honestly, how many original "dated" shock absorbers still
exist? Everyone tossed them at replacement time. I would
honestly have to wonder the extent of the rebuild pool for
an item such as a shock.....

Steve

[Chevy454]

I know we have a set or 2...and would LOVE to find someone to rebuild them...and it would be GRAVY if they rebuild them, and sell them in 90/10 and 50/50 varieties...

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Honestly, how many original "dated" shock absorbers still
exist? Everyone tossed them at replacement time. I would
honestly have to wonder the extent of the rebuild pool for
an item such as a shock.....

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I have six. Four of them are in use!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I have 4, all need to be rebuilt - pulled them off of junk yard cars.

[Rixls6]

I'd also like to see someone start a rebuilding service. I have a few of the spiral shocks here too.

Rick

[Canuck]

DR Classic industries offers Repro schocks for the Camaro and I believe there may be some applications that will fit A Bodies. Check with them and they may have a source for other applications if there is enough demand.
www.drclassic.com