AHa Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) I'm wondering if anybody has a set of Hartford Shocks they'd be willing to part with. I've been adding period race car pictures to the period race car thread and noticed some cars used them and some did not. I don't see a need for them on today's modern roads but back in the day, as I understand it, a car would leave the roadway because of the slightest bump, I'm guessing because of the recoil from the spring. I do remember some years back at the Chickshea meet, a friend took me for a ride in a 1916 Liberty and we went through a mud puddle and I was almost thrown out of the car because of the spring recoil. I know reproduction Hartfords can be purchased through several outlets, but are there any originals out there for sale? Please respond by email, haywood96@hotmail.com, or post your comments here. Thanks. I find the dynamics of early racing fascinating. Edited September 5, 2020 by AHa (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Cole Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 4 hours ago, AHa said: I'm wondering if anybody has a set of Hartford Shocks they'd be willing to part with. I've been adding period race car pictures to the period race car thread and noticed some cars used them and some did not. I don't see a need for them on today's modern roads but back in the day, as I understand it, a car would leave the roadway because of the slightest bump, I'm guessing because of the recoil from the spring. I do remember some years back at the Chickshea meet, a friend took me for a ride in a 1916 Liberty and we went through a mud puddle and I was almost thrown out of the car because of the spring recoil. I know reproduction Hartfords can be purchased through several outlets, but are there any originals out there for sale? Please respond by email, haywood96@hotmail.com, or post your comments here. Thanks. I find the dynamics of early racing fascinating. Good luck. I've been looking for some as well. So far, no luck. If you come up with extras, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Someone was making them years ago.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) You can buy authentic reproduction Hartfords from Packard Twin Six. They start at $250 ea. I believe. This is certainly a reasonable price, especially when you consider buying replacement parts. For a restored car, this is ideal. I'm looking for originals. It is interesting to note only about a third of early race cars used shocks, maybe less than that, in spite of the spring recoil. Edited September 6, 2020 by AHa (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfle Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, AHa said: You can buy authentic reproduction Hartfords from Packard Twin Six. They start at $250 ea. I believe. This is certainly a reasonable price, especially when you consider buying replacement parts. For a restored car, this is ideal. I'm looking for originals. It is interesting to note only about a third of early race cars used shocks, maybe less than that, in spite of the spring recoil. There are two originals for sale on the HCCA classifieds. https://hcca.org/classifieds.php?parts You will have to scroll down to find them. They say original but I have no info on them, just saw them the other day. Edited September 6, 2020 by kfle (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) Those are the very similar but slightly different British versions.. Andre Hartford. I believe they were made under license in England. Like the seller states , suitable for a Rolls Royce or similar. There are a number of variations in the American produced Hartford's. Primarily in the end of the arms that attach to the mounting brackets. I believe there are also at least 2 and possibly 3 different main body sizes. So putting a set together is a bit of a challenge. I have a number of parts that are from versions that are not what I am looking for if anyone is interested in trades.. I bought a box full at a swap meet years ago in order to get a few parts that were what I am looking for and there are 4 or 5 arms at least that don't match mine. Greg Edited September 6, 2020 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share Posted September 6, 2020 Greg, Can you send me pictures of what you have? Email above or PM. Thanks. Holden, in England also has Hartfords for 125, $32 shipping to eastern states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHa Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Here is a car with the shocks mounted on the outside of the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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