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Will Kimble · 05-08-2010, 07:26 PM

I need some shocks, they were missing from my tudor when I bought it. What do you guys recommend? Who is good at rebuilding them? Seems like I remember Bill Stipe was making new ones? Anybody using them?

Thanks,
Will Kimble
www.kimblemandolins.com

Tom Foster · 05-08-2010, 07:38 PM

I'm sure Bill Stipe's are excellent though pricey. Check out the rebuilt ones from Robert Paul in Colorardo. I have two sets and I'm saving up for a third.
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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-09-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Will Kimble

Seems like I remember Bill Stipe was making new ones? Anybody using them?

Will, we have installed several sets of them on customer's cars now, and while I have never driven a Model A with N.O.S. shocks on it, I personally feel Bill's shocks are a huge improvement over a set of rebuilt shocks (of which I have used several rebuilders over the years).

I have physically seen the inside of the Stipe shocks, and he has made a couple of minor changes that has probably improved them over the original design but the biggest reason why I like them is the amount of adjustability in them. This amount is much greater than what I have experienced with rebuilt original ones. What I don't know is whether this is due to everything being back within tolerences, --or whether those mods Bill made are what the difference is. I realize they are expensive and are not for everyone, however I doubt you will ever find anyone dissatisfied with owning a set of the Stipe shocks.

Bruce Adams · 05-09-2010, 08:13 AM

The advantage of having shocks versus none, is like the ride difference between a car and a baby buggy.
I am sure, particularly with the likes of Brent's statement, that Stipes shocks are better than rebuilt Houdalle's, but the rebuilts are tremendously better than none, and a lot less money if that is a concern. There have been a lot of posts from dissatisfied tube shock owner, particularly the front shocks. I believe the reports reflected tube shocks that were built for a heavier car.

FredK · 05-09-2010, 12:54 PM

Got links?

Rowdy · 05-09-2010, 01:08 PM

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I am sure that the quality of Bill's shocks are great. Hoping things work out job wise so I can begin buying stuff again. Getting anxious to drive the Delivey some. Rod

05-08-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
Will Kimble Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 165	Shock Recommendations? I need some shocks, they were missing from my tudor when I bought it. What do you guys recommend? Who is good at rebuilding them? Seems like I remember Bill Stipe was making new ones? Anybody using them? Thanks, Will Kimble www.kimblemandolins.com

05-08-2010, 07:38 PM	#2
Tom Foster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 160	Re: Shock Recommendations? I'm sure Bill Stipe's are excellent though pricey. Check out the rebuilt ones from Robert Paul in Colorardo. I have two sets and I'm saving up for a third. Fearless Last edited by Tom Foster; 05-08-2010 at 07:39 PM. Reason: msipeled werd

05-09-2010, 08:13 AM	#4
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Shock Recommendations? The advantage of having shocks versus none, is like the ride difference between a car and a baby buggy. I am sure, particularly with the likes of Brent's statement, that Stipes shocks are better than rebuilt Houdalle's, but the rebuilts are tremendously better than none, and a lot less money if that is a concern. There have been a lot of posts from dissatisfied tube shock owner, particularly the front shocks. I believe the reports reflected tube shocks that were built for a heavier car.

05-09-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
FredK Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 16	Re: Shock Recommendations? Got links?

05-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#6
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Shock Recommendations? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am sure that the quality of Bill's shocks are great. Hoping things work out job wise so I can begin buying stuff again. Getting anxious to drive the Delivey some. Rod