Guest LarsG Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hello fellows: I completed restoring a 1939 Series 40 business coupe a few years ago.It had a few issues at first but they have been solved by now...mostly. As the shocks were weak and worn, I just got a complete set from Apple to replace the old ones.Regarding the rear ones I have a question: my car has tube type shocks at the rear but as I now have the origianl lever type I want to install those instead..Problem is there is no place I can bolt them on to (maybe the brackets were removed in the past and simply replaced by the tubes shocks.) What I need is help towards the fitment of these lever shocks. Maybe someone could send me detailed photos of a correct installation and of what parts I am missing? I could then make up the supports as I don't have them. Let's hope someone can help! By the way, I am located in Valparaiso, Chile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gmorse Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 On my '39, the rear shocks bolt directly to the frame, holes drilled in the frame at the factory. No bracket needed. The '38 series 40 I have been told actually used tubular rear shocks. I have not looked at a '38. The links that connect the end of your arm on the shock are available at Bob's Automobiia (www.bobsautomobilia.com)Good luck in your restoration.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 All '38's had tubular shocks on the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 There are some photos in my restoration thread if you look around Jan 2011. As mentioned, they bolt directly to the frame, and Bob's sells the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 LarsYou need to join the forum's '39 Buick team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LarsG Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks DonMicheletti, Gmorse and 39BuickEight for steering me in the right direction. I still have a doubt though and that is where and how are the links connected to the rear axle? Can anyone provide a photo showing that? I did see the many photos of the restoration of that great 39 Down Under (years ago the first time) but I found no picture depicting just this. Also, yes, I am considering joing the 30Buick guys! Thanks!Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Lars, I just sent you a Private Message with photos I took this morning. Sorry to be slow, but have been out of town for 10 days or so. Hope they help you.John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LarsG Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi John: the photos are great and most helpful, many thanks!!I couldn't really figure pout how to install the shocks as they should, now I know!! Much appreciated. Thanks,Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 You are welcome Lars, if you need something else let me know. John V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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