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Kevin in NJ · 02-20-2014, 10:04 PM

I am surveying my stash of shocks.

I only have a few 31 shocks and may need to do some trading, but I am not there yet. One of the late 31 bodies was rebuilt at one time as it has the cover with all the Ford script writing all over it. The cover I think is from couple of month period from 27 to 28 so I am pretty sure it is wrong

Is that cover extra desirable?

My question is, what is a shock worth?

Let me be specific, what is a shock worth when it is already apart and appears to have zero wear (looks new inside) but the cover is not very good? All 29 to 30 production shocks.

Mike V. Florida · 02-21-2014, 12:10 AM

Unless you have them assembled and tested at 60-40 I'm afraid that they would be considered cores by most and not worth nearly as much as working shocks. My guess 15-20 each.

Purdy Swoft · 02-21-2014, 11:40 AM

Shocks that have already been taken apart wouldn't be worth much to most that are in the know . I've sold stuck cores for $12.50 each. The price will go up if I ever sell any more. I've never had much interest in rebuilding old shocks.

Rowdy · 02-21-2014, 12:02 PM

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The early covers are hard to find. I sold 3 leftover matching early 28 covers for $45 afew years ago. I started the auction at $10 for all 3, so the masrket determined the price. With the base being incorrect for early 28 I would sell the cover seperately. Just my thoughts. Rod

02-20-2014, 10:04 PM	#1
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Shock Value? I am surveying my stash of shocks. I only have a few 31 shocks and may need to do some trading, but I am not there yet. One of the late 31 bodies was rebuilt at one time as it has the cover with all the Ford script writing all over it. The cover I think is from couple of month period from 27 to 28 so I am pretty sure it is wrong Is that cover extra desirable? My question is, what is a shock worth? Let me be specific, what is a shock worth when it is already apart and appears to have zero wear (looks new inside) but the cover is not very good? All 29 to 30 production shocks.

02-21-2014, 12:10 AM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Shock Value? Unless you have them assembled and tested at 60-40 I'm afraid that they would be considered cores by most and not worth nearly as much as working shocks. My guess 15-20 each. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

02-21-2014, 11:40 AM	#3
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Shock Value? Shocks that have already been taken apart wouldn't be worth much to most that are in the know . I've sold stuck cores for $12.50 each. The price will go up if I ever sell any more. I've never had much interest in rebuilding old shocks.

02-21-2014, 12:02 PM	#4
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Shock Value? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The early covers are hard to find. I sold 3 leftover matching early 28 covers for $45 afew years ago. I started the auction at $10 for all 3, so the masrket determined the price. With the base being incorrect for early 28 I would sell the cover seperately. Just my thoughts. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!