AzBob Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi All,I am a proud new owner of a 1926 Buick Model 26 Standard Coupe. The car is in generally good shape. Plan on restoring on an as needed basis. The car is fitted with aftermarket friction type shock absorbers. I am considering removing them since their functionality is questionable. Any thoughts on this would be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fkaugusta Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Nice Buick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midman Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Congratulations Bob, looks like a cool car. Love that grill!Can't help you much on the shock question. My original ( I think) shocks are still on my car under a couple pounds of grease. They are on my list to redo this winter.Good luck and let us know how things progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_B Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Bob,Nice car, love those coupes. As to the shocks you could adapt some shocks from a 28 or later model Buick. In 28 they did not have the solid link that you have on yours. They used a heavy strap and the shocks only worked in one direction. Within a few years Buick used a solid link similar to what you have and those shocks work in both directions. I don't think they would be too hard to find. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Dave is correct. The original "rebound shocks" had a fabric strap that often rotted-out. That is most probably why the friction shocks were installed. The benefit of friction shocks is that they are adjustable and work in both directions. So, unless you plan to have your car judged for originality, you could keep the friction shocks as a period correct upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks all for your kind comments and advice on the friction shock absorbers. I have decided to rebuild and retain them as a "period correct upgrade".Got to thinking that these shocks would probably help with the stability of the vehicle. Don't want any "death wobble"!Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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