Re: Front shocks

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2020/8/21 14:35:11

Hi Guys,

I'm kind of coming in here sideways, but I have been contemplating redoing the front shocks on my '39. Presuming (at great risk, I know!) that they are the same or similar to the '38, a) what is involved in removing them and b) not thinking they have been reproed, where does one get them repaired/rebuilt?? The reason I am concerned on mine is that they are completely non-functioning, to the point that the 'last guy' welded a couple of brackets to the frame and installed conventional tube-shocks. While this gives good motion absorption to the front end and the car steers quite well, I understand the original shock is part of the suspension and if I run the car with them worn out, they could fail catastrophically. I DID check them for fluid when I had the clip off for the engine R&R, and tried to add fluid. One seemed to retain it and the other, it ran right back out again. Presume the seal is done. Any guidance and/or advice much appreciated. Thanks. Chris.