pepcak Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) Hi could anybody measure strap lenght an front and rear shock absorbers, preferably on original car? Also, is there any source for the (original looking) strap itself, seems the original is a lot thicker than straps offered today.... Thanks in advance, Josef Edited April 30, 2022 by pepcak (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I do not own a 1928 to measure but I can provide some advice. I emailed you how I rebuilt my snubbers. A link to that information is also below. They no longer make my strapping. I had to sew a double thickness of cotton webbing together to get the thickness of the original strapping. I also replaced the brass strips as the original brass is inferior and fatigues and cracks. Someone on the forum may have original webbing, but you would have to tell us the thickness and width. Hugh https://forums.aaca.org/topic/353101-gabriel-snubbers-rebuilding-installation-mid-20s-buick/#comment-2128193 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant L. Meredith Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I’ll measure one of mine tomorrow (on Tuesday) and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grant L. Meredith Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Sorry for the delay. This is how my Model 54 is set up front(1st pic) and rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcak Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 HI Grant many thanks for taking these measurements, that helps. One more question / can you take a pic of the drag link of your 28 Master (that rod parallel with chassis rail) ? Mine is a simple straight piece, but I suspect it has been shortened in the past as it should have a "bump" to allow space for (left) wheel turned left. Thank you, Josef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - 29 Buick Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I believe the shock absorber belting is called “transmission belting”. It is used to connect a tractor’s power take-off to a farm implement, several feet away. Try at a farm implement / tractor supply outlet. I also think that Bob’s Automobile may also sell it cut to length. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Newsletter 1929 Mclaughlin Buick Roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grant L. Meredith Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Let me know if these pictures work for you ok Josef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant L. Meredith Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Let me know if these pictures work for you ok Josef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepcak Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 Hello, thanks for pics, that confirms my drag link is likely not correct and I may see an issue when trying to turn left with it. I have run another thread as it turned out I actually need more items for front axle, drag link, king pin cap and bracket for ball joint of front brake control. Any ideas or leads are highly appreaciated. Josef Josef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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