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MAP · 11-20-2010, 02:29 PM

Just trying to post some pics of those Brass Model A shocks from Chicago that we talked about in the last post. Maybe it will help somebody Identify. Not sure how good the shocks work yet or how good they were suppose to be.

Brian SATX · 11-20-2010, 02:59 PM

Look at the patent number. Go to the patent web site and enter the number. It will tell you the story.

MAP · 11-20-2010, 05:33 PM

Brian Thanks for the suggestion. I did go out to the site, and Peter Buciak of Chicago patened these in 1969. Interesting BTW, NICE Slant Windshield pic on side. That's what I'm working on now. Is your color scheme Chicle/Copra ? Is that the PPG paint that is to the green side. Those are the colors I like.

Ron in Quincy · 11-20-2010, 07:11 PM

Map,

I'm sure these are the shocks from Chicago

The last time I saw the son was at the Turlock Swap Meet sometime in the late 70's or 80's; he was selling full sets, including arms and mountaing bolts; it was what was left after his father, Pete, passed away. This is when he took advanced payment, from a friend, and never sent the shock set. Eventally the Chicago tel No. was disconnected.

Ron

Gary WA · 11-21-2010, 03:00 PM

I have a set but they are not rebuildable? as I was told.

MAP · 11-21-2010, 05:30 PM

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Gary, do those shocks work ok or are they junk ?

Ron in Quincy · 11-21-2010, 06:00 PM

Several of the Sacramento A's purchased sets, never heard of anyone having a problem of leaking or not working ?

Ron

Gary WA · 11-21-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAP

Gary, do those shocks work ok or are they junk ?

I haven't used them purchased at swap meet to rebuild took apart noticed brass which I never ran across before. and found out not rebuildable,I assume they did work ok. so they sit in shop apart.

Bill Stipe · 11-23-2010, 10:49 PM

All of the after market shocks that are sold by the major catalog companys are not adjustable or refillable. when they start leaking they are done. I had purchased two sets years ago and both sets started to leak after only 1500 to 2000 miles and they can not be refilled plus they are 50-50 action and do not have any way of bleeding the air out of them.

That is why I decided to manufacture new ones the right way so they are adjustable and have a oil reservoir so that the air bubbles can be removed. Also they can be refilled and rebuilt.
Don't waist your money on any of the old repops! The original shocks where very well designed for the Ford Model A. Tube shocks ride rough they do not have a soft jounce when you hit a bump and the rebound can not be adjusted.

MAP · 11-24-2010, 07:50 AM

How does one order your shocks ? Website ?

Kevin in NJ · 11-24-2010, 08:09 AM

Bill Stipe is 29 Red Rocket and here is his website:

Bill Stipe

He has this reputation for a quality product. The only catch is quality does not mean cheap. I think the shocks are in the $900 price range, of course real working shocks on the A makes for a whole different car that is a real joy to drive at highway speeds.

Flathead · 11-24-2010, 10:45 PM

I have a feeling they are worth the money.

11-20-2010, 02:59 PM	#2
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 822	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited Look at the patent number. Go to the patent web site and enter the number. It will tell you the story. __________________ Brian SATX

11-20-2010, 05:33 PM	#3
MAP Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited Brian Thanks for the suggestion. I did go out to the site, and Peter Buciak of Chicago patened these in 1969. Interesting BTW, NICE Slant Windshield pic on side. That's what I'm working on now. Is your color scheme Chicle/Copra ? Is that the PPG paint that is to the green side. Those are the colors I like.

11-20-2010, 07:11 PM	#4
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited Map, I'm sure these are the shocks from Chicago The last time I saw the son was at the Turlock Swap Meet sometime in the late 70's or 80's; he was selling full sets, including arms and mountaing bolts; it was what was left after his father, Pete, passed away. This is when he took advanced payment, from a friend, and never sent the shock set. Eventally the Chicago tel No. was disconnected. Ron

11-21-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,134	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited I have a set but they are not rebuildable? as I was told.

11-21-2010, 05:30 PM	#6
MAP Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Gary, do those shocks work ok or are they junk ? Last edited by MAP; 11-21-2010 at 05:37 PM.

11-21-2010, 06:00 PM	#7
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited Several of the Sacramento A's purchased sets, never heard of anyone having a problem of leaking or not working ? Ron

11-24-2010, 07:50 AM	#10
MAP Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 24	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited How does one order your shocks ? Website ?

11-24-2010, 08:09 AM	#11
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited Bill Stipe is 29 Red Rocket and here is his website: Bill Stipe He has this reputation for a quality product. The only catch is quality does not mean cheap. I think the shocks are in the $900 price range, of course real working shocks on the A makes for a whole different car that is a real joy to drive at highway speeds.

11-24-2010, 10:45 PM	#12
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,502	Re: Shock Confusion Brass Model A shocks from Chicago revisited I have a feeling they are worth the money.