Looking for source for correct shocks to replace those on my '65 327/300. Thanks.
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Re: Shocks
Pete----
It will be virtually impossible to find correctly "dated and numbered" shocks for your car. However, finding correctly CONFIGURED shocks is easy. For the best of both worlds, use Delco Reactec shocks. The shocks are Delco part number 560-50 (front) and 560-51 (rear). The GM part numbers are 22065206 (front) and 22065207 (rear). Remove the labels from these shocks and paint them shock absorber gray (available from Quanta and others) and you'll have a modern, gas-charged shock that is configured nearly identically to the original shocks.
If you don't want to go with modern technology and wish to keep 1960's technology, you can do that, too. Order GM # 4975486 (front) and 22011967 (rear) and you'll have original technology shocks, configured just like the originals. You'll need to paint these gray, too.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: Shocks
Pete----
It will be virtually impossible to find correctly "dated and numbered" shocks for your car. However, finding correctly CONFIGURED shocks is easy. For the best of both worlds, use Delco Reactec shocks. The shocks are Delco part number 560-50 (front) and 560-51 (rear). The GM part numbers are 22065206 (front) and 22065207 (rear). Remove the labels from these shocks and paint them shock absorber gray (available from Quanta and others) and you'll have a modern, gas-charged shock that is configured nearly identically to the original shocks.
If you don't want to go with modern technology and wish to keep 1960's technology, you can do that, too. Order GM # 4975486 (front) and 22011967 (rear) and you'll have original technology shocks, configured just like the originals. You'll need to paint these gray, too.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Shocks
I'm in the same dilema as you. Fortunately, I saved my F-41 shocks for the rear, and they don't leak, and date code is still visible, but the fronts are another story. Don't know what happened to them. Had a chance to buy fronts w/same date code, used and worthless, leakers, guy wanted $150.00 for the pair, No thanks. Date is nice but not at that price.
Patience is a virtue, and if you look long enough, you will find the correct date coded shocks, but be prepared to dig DEEP into your pocket for used sets.Comment
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Re: Shocks
I'm in the same dilema as you. Fortunately, I saved my F-41 shocks for the rear, and they don't leak, and date code is still visible, but the fronts are another story. Don't know what happened to them. Had a chance to buy fronts w/same date code, used and worthless, leakers, guy wanted $150.00 for the pair, No thanks. Date is nice but not at that price.
Patience is a virtue, and if you look long enough, you will find the correct date coded shocks, but be prepared to dig DEEP into your pocket for used sets.Comment
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Re: Shocks
Joe,
Do they make the Reactec shocks configured to look like the F-41 shocks on the outside, or only like the regular shocks? How much of a difference do the Reactecs make in the ride quality over the old technology?
Thanks in advance.
Brandon KormanComment
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Re: Shocks
Joe,
Do they make the Reactec shocks configured to look like the F-41 shocks on the outside, or only like the regular shocks? How much of a difference do the Reactecs make in the ride quality over the old technology?
Thanks in advance.
Brandon KormanComment
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Re: Shocks
Brandon----
The configuration of the Reactec shocks is virtually identical to the standard Corvette shocks, but there is no Reactec made that simulates the F-41 shock. F-41 shocks are still available from GM under part numbers 3196957, front and 4940459, rear. The fronts are virtually identical in configuration to the original F-41, except for "numbers", of course. The rears are a little different than the originals. However, the F-41 shocks are basically old technology, although they are improved over the originals and they are still an excellent performance shock.
I find the Delco Reactec Gas Charged shock to be an excellent shock. In my opinion, they represent a considerable improvement over "old-fashioned" shocks. At the same time, they are virtually identical in configuration to the standard shocks used on most C2 and C3 Corvettes. Truly, the best of both worlds.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: Shocks
Brandon----
The configuration of the Reactec shocks is virtually identical to the standard Corvette shocks, but there is no Reactec made that simulates the F-41 shock. F-41 shocks are still available from GM under part numbers 3196957, front and 4940459, rear. The fronts are virtually identical in configuration to the original F-41, except for "numbers", of course. The rears are a little different than the originals. However, the F-41 shocks are basically old technology, although they are improved over the originals and they are still an excellent performance shock.
I find the Delco Reactec Gas Charged shock to be an excellent shock. In my opinion, they represent a considerable improvement over "old-fashioned" shocks. At the same time, they are virtually identical in configuration to the standard shocks used on most C2 and C3 Corvettes. Truly, the best of both worlds.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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