Jyrki Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 I disassembled my 46 Roadmaster front suspension, and found out the front lever shocks are totally seized (I never drove the car). Any advice on how to fix them and what to look for, greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Rawling Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 Try Roger Morrow; roger.morrow@home.com<BR>He rebuilt some 1930 shocks and may be able to give you some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted October 3, 2001 Share Posted October 3, 2001 Try Apple Hydraulics - <BR> <A HREF="http://www.applehydraulics.com" TARGET=_blank>www.applehydraulics.com</A> <P>I have had better service, promptness of work, and assurance that the shocks valving was matched left and right for rebound and compression from Apple. Pricing was competitive. If you choose them, I reccommend sending in a pair of shocks so they can ensure they are matched after the rebuild. I highly reccomend them.<P>Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our51super Posted October 4, 2001 Share Posted October 4, 2001 I don't know if you are in a position to have them rebuilt but I found CARS Inc., (908-369-3666), to have the best prices on rebuilt lever action shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scott mich bca # 6619 Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 Both Buick Specialists (Jim) 253-854-7520<BR>and Bob's Automobilia (Bob Sr.) 805/434-2963 have rebuilt shocks.<P>If you don't already have them, both companies have extensive free catalogs with tons of Buick goodies.<P>Scott Mich BCA # 6619<BR>Assistant Director<BR>Chicagoland Chapter<BR>1955-76C<BR>1959 Olds SS-88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 Jyrki:<BR> Why not just weld up some new shock mounts and use new shocks that fit? Take all the old stuff off....Knee action is a thing of the past unless your going for a total original restoration....but I know your wayyyyy past that <BR>Tom H......yah im still workin on the 55 Dodge!!!arg!<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyrki Posted October 11, 2001 Author Share Posted October 11, 2001 Thanks everyone. I will try and fix them myself. Tom, the shocks act as the upper control arms, and I want to keep them. You are right, my car won't be restored, but I want my engine bay to look as stock as possible, and I want my car feel old. No chevy, no billet, no tweed. You'd have to crawl under the car to see the mods (T-10 trans, modern rear axle. <BR>P.S. keep working on the Dodge, so you can get started with your "JAWS" Buick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2001 Share Posted October 11, 2001 Tom H suggests taking all that old stuff off and welding on some new stuff. Why not go all the way and put the body on some modern chassis and get rid of <B>ALL</B> the old stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2001 Share Posted October 14, 2001 "User Worried"---havent we destroyed enough history without having more old cars on later frames?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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