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HDowse · 11-05-2022, 05:41 AM

Unsolicited shout out. My '29 standard coupe came with a modern shock set on the car and as many will know , the ride is pretty stiff with such a light car with the tube type shocks. I contacted Bob after seeing his ad on the swap section of the 'barn and purchased a set from him along with the front and rear arms. The rebuilt originals looked good and after installing them I took a ride over smooth as well as rough roads. The ride was smooth and comfortable. But those who have made the switch know this but it was a pleasure to have the better, smoother ride. Bob was great to work with. Shipping was quick and although they're pricey, $1200 per set, I consider it an investment in keeping Clarissa the Coupe as original as possible.

rotorwrench · 11-05-2022, 09:57 AM

Just rebuilding one who-die shock can be a lot of work depending on condition let alone four of them. A persons time is always worth something. Known good cores are top dollar for what they are unless a person gets lucky and finds a good set at a flea-market (harder to come by these days). $300 each is looking better all the time. New Stipe ones are up there too but they aren't original either.

Brentwood Bob · 11-05-2022, 11:15 AM

Appreciate the plug. I bought a lotto today. Glad your improved ride was the outcome you were after. That is a complicated little device.

P.S. · 11-05-2022, 01:29 PM

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11-05-2022, 05:41 AM	#1
HDowse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hancock, New Hampshire Posts: 375	Brentwood Bob shocks Unsolicited shout out. My '29 standard coupe came with a modern shock set on the car and as many will know , the ride is pretty stiff with such a light car with the tube type shocks. I contacted Bob after seeing his ad on the swap section of the 'barn and purchased a set from him along with the front and rear arms. The rebuilt originals looked good and after installing them I took a ride over smooth as well as rough roads. The ride was smooth and comfortable. But those who have made the switch know this but it was a pleasure to have the better, smoother ride. Bob was great to work with. Shipping was quick and although they're pricey, $1200 per set, I consider it an investment in keeping Clarissa the Coupe as original as possible.

11-05-2022, 09:57 AM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Brentwood Bob shocks Just rebuilding one who-die shock can be a lot of work depending on condition let alone four of them. A persons time is always worth something. Known good cores are top dollar for what they are unless a person gets lucky and finds a good set at a flea-market (harder to come by these days). $300 each is looking better all the time. New Stipe ones are up there too but they aren't original either.

11-05-2022, 11:15 AM	#3
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: Brentwood Bob shocks Appreciate the plug. I bought a lotto today. Glad your improved ride was the outcome you were after. That is a complicated little device.

11-05-2022, 01:29 PM	#4
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,696	Re: Brentwood Bob shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brentwood Bob is one of my favorite Model A people, and anything he builds is likely to be top notch!