Alan Franklin Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I’m looking to purchase some shocks as my sedan came without any. im just looking for some new replacements.... from one of the discount auto stores. any advise would be appreciated. thank you. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Did the 1938 come with tubular shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Franklin Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) I believe so, the pins they hang on are still there. Edited January 27, 2018 by Alan Franklin (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 (edited) Andy Bernbaum has them http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-springs.aspx It may be easier to buy them from your local parts store if they can find the part number. See if you can find a dusty old parts store with an old gray haired or bald headed parts man. The shiny new store on the main street, with the kid behind the counter with purple hair and a snot ring probably won't be much use. You could also try the web site of Monroe, Gabriel or your favorite shock absorber company. Edited January 27, 2018 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Franklin Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Cool, thank you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Try online at Rock Auto, it's surprising how many antique auto parts they list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I looked at the RockAuto site, they don't list them. It is quite possible the shocks are still made and stocked by major shock absorber companies. Maybe the same shocks are used on other, newer cars. The trick is to find the part number. It might help to shoot an Email to the shock absorber manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 My 1937 Dodge 1/2 ton truck tube shocks were purchased from Roberts Motot Parts, another supplier of old MoPar parts. They might have shocks for the Plymouth. Or Kanter Auto parts, they advertise parts for all types of cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Bernbaum has them for $50 each. Could be the easiest thing is just get them from Bernbaum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 5 hours ago, Rusty_OToole said: Did the 1938 come with tubular shocks? I'd have to confirm, but I believe Plymouth started using "airplane style" (i.e. tubular) shocks in 1936. I am very sure they were using them by 1937 as I've seen both the promo material and 1937 Plymouths to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I've seen a 37 Plymouth with lever shocks attached to the sway bar but it was Canadian made. Maybe tubular shocks weren't available in Canada yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike36 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 44 minutes ago, ply33 said: I'd have to confirm, but I believe Plymouth started using "airplane style" (i.e. tubular) shocks in 1936. I am very sure they were using them by 1937 as I've seen both the promo material and 1937 Plymouths to confirm. 44 minutes ago, ply33 said: I'd have to confirm, but I believe Plymouth started using "airplane style" (i.e. tubular) shocks in 1936. I am very sure they were using them by 1937 as I've seen both the promo material and 1937 Plymouths to confirm. My 36 Plymouth does not have tubular shocks, but I know 37 does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 15 hours ago, Mike36 said: My 36 Plymouth does not have tubular shocks, but I know 37 does. Thanks for the correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Alan, I purchased all four shocks for my '38 Plymouth last year from Andy Bernbaum (617-244-1118 or www.oldmoparts.com). Quick, easy and best price. I paid $45 per shock. Front shock part number R 200, Rear shock part number R 220. Good Luck, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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