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torpedo · 07-20-2015, 09:50 AM

Greetings to all flathead lovers.

My rear right shock absorber broke last week. I've been searching for a replacement with no luck (Macs, C&G).

I know there are some shops that will rebuild if you supply cores but I'd prefer buying a replacement unit.

Please advise.
Cheers
Max (1933 V8 Phaeton - Canada built - Stock)

crossposted from EFV8 forum

Kurt in NJ · 07-20-2015, 08:35 PM

i saw these--some time ago, would work for rear shocks, I bought nos ones like them at Hershey for my 36 ---do you have Citroen parts?
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173176

Deuce399 · 07-21-2015, 04:46 AM

Hi Max

Try these guys:
http://applehydraulicsonline.com/

/Jan

Flat Tire · 07-21-2015, 09:03 AM

You were fortunate that you couldn't find a reproduction replacement shock. I've had nothing but trouble with the repops, as the shafts are of low quality and often break. A good original shock or a rebuilt original shock is your best bet. If you buy a rebuilt shock, make sure it's a rebuilt original shock not a rebuilt repop.

Terry,OH · 07-21-2015, 01:26 PM

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The 33 shock was carried over to 34 until Feb. The 34 rear shock is larger has several other differences from 33. The 33 shock arms are different than the post Feb. 34 as well as the shock links. The later 34 rear shock was carried over into 1936.
I suggest you contact :
Bill Wzorek Send him a PM on this web site, he is a rebuilder but he may have a core or a rebuilt original.

07-20-2015, 09:50 AM	#1
torpedo Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: France Posts: 26	33-34 passenger shock absorbers (Houdaille) Greetings to all flathead lovers. My rear right shock absorber broke last week. I've been searching for a replacement with no luck (Macs, C&G). I know there are some shops that will rebuild if you supply cores but I'd prefer buying a replacement unit. Please advise. Cheers Max (1933 V8 Phaeton - Canada built - Stock) crossposted from EFV8 forum __________________ Flathead enthusiast - 1933 Phaeton

07-20-2015, 08:35 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: 33-34 passenger shock absorbers (Houdaille) i saw these--some time ago, would work for rear shocks, I bought nos ones like them at Hershey for my 36 ---do you have Citroen parts? http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173176

07-21-2015, 04:46 AM	#3
Deuce399 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 16	Re: 33-34 passenger shock absorbers (Houdaille) Hi Max Try these guys: http://applehydraulicsonline.com/ /Jan

07-21-2015, 09:03 AM	#4
Flat Tire Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 12	Re: 33-34 passenger shock absorbers (Houdaille) You were fortunate that you couldn't find a reproduction replacement shock. I've had nothing but trouble with the repops, as the shafts are of low quality and often break. A good original shock or a rebuilt original shock is your best bet. If you buy a rebuilt shock, make sure it's a rebuilt original shock not a rebuilt repop.

07-21-2015, 01:26 PM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 33-34 passenger shock absorbers (Houdaille) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 33 shock was carried over to 34 until Feb. The 34 rear shock is larger has several other differences from 33. The 33 shock arms are different than the post Feb. 34 as well as the shock links. The later 34 rear shock was carried over into 1936. I suggest you contact : Bill Wzorek Send him a PM on this web site, he is a rebuilder but he may have a core or a rebuilt original.