Shock Recommendations?

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Will Kimble

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I need some shocks, they were missing from my tudor when I bought it. What do you guys recommend? Who is good at rebuilding them? Seems like I remember Bill Stipe was making new ones? Anybody using them?

Thanks,
Will Kimble
www.kimblemandolins.com
 
I'm sure Bill Stipe's are excellent though pricey. Check out the rebuilt ones from Robert Paul in Colorardo. I have two sets and I'm saving up for a third.
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Will Kimble said:
Seems like I remember Bill Stipe was making new ones? Anybody using them?
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Will, we have installed several sets of them on customer's cars now, and while I have never driven a Model A with N.O.S. shocks on it, I personally feel Bill's shocks are a huge improvement over a set of rebuilt shocks (of which I have used several rebuilders over the years).

I have physically seen the inside of the Stipe shocks, and he has made a couple of minor changes that has probably improved them over the original design but the biggest reason why I like them is the amount of adjustability in them. This amount is much greater than what I have experienced with rebuilt original ones. What I don't know is whether this is due to everything being back within tolerences, --or whether those mods Bill made are what the difference is. I realize they are expensive and are not for everyone, however I doubt you will ever find anyone dissatisfied with owning a set of the Stipe shocks.
 
The advantage of having shocks versus none, is like the ride difference between a car and a baby buggy.
I am sure, particularly with the likes of Brent's statement, that Stipes shocks are better than rebuilt Houdalle's, but the rebuilts are tremendously better than none, and a lot less money if that is a concern. There have been a lot of posts from dissatisfied tube shock owner, particularly the front shocks. I believe the reports reflected tube shocks that were built for a heavier car.
 
I am sure that the quality of Bill's shocks are great. Hoping things work out job wise so I can begin buying stuff again. Getting anxious to drive the Delivey some. Rod
 
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