value of shocks

kenparker

kenparker

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Anybody have an answer to the value of four working shock absorbers. All the markings of original Ford shocks on cover. Actually they are Houdille, I think that is almost the right spelling. The casting has Chicago machine on he back. The base casting is brass. Good working condition. Installed but nevrer put to use. I am removing them to install tube shocks on the woody in progress.
 
Depends on the buyer. Someone looking for fine point correct ones would pay more then someone just looking for any old set for a car. I don't have my laptop handy but the brass base and Chicago machine has me scratching by head.
 
If they are used, I would price them at 350.


Pretty sure you know what the new ones go for.
 
Good set of working shock with arms and links,not greasy or rusty $450 all day long.
Clean,good paint,no leaks with original arms (Ford Script on arms) $800
Restored show condition $1250 up. This is what I've sold them for at Hershey. I usually get my hands on 1 set a year.
 
There were some threads about these a while back I thin, mostly negative. I believe they are not re-buildable and there were other problems.
Paul in CT
 
Years ago "Pete in Chicago" sold an inexpensive shock that became unpopular when folks found out they had different internals and were not rebuildable.
 
What barnstuff said. Pete the vendor shocks have brass bases. You can put them on a car just to look at, but they probably won't won't work.
 
Banstuf got it
They were not good when new.(no pressure and leaked right away)
I remember Pete the Vendor marketing those around many years ago!!
 
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