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oldredford · 12-21-2017, 10:47 AM

I have 4 original Model A shocks that worked well but leaked. I bought the new Stipe shocks and they are performing well. What is the value of these leaking shocks? They can be rebuilt.

slammin · 12-21-2017, 11:49 AM

There are a few fellows around the country that still rebuild originals. I have never delt with any of them, but there have been quite a few threads praising Robert Paul, in Yoder, CO His listing in the MAFCA directory is 719-478-5102
There are usually lots of used shocks on eBay, prices are all over the place. Currently there is one listing 4 shocks for $100, "Decent looking condition, stuck, look to be good cores for rebuild."

IndyA · 12-21-2017, 01:05 PM

I sold "workable" Ford Shocks (they were from a '34 Ford - but same design but not Model A Style) to Apple Hydraulics 631-369-9515 ... there is value to ones which can be rebuilt; very few old shocks are, however, rebuildable. ... IndyA

Ron in Quincy · 12-21-2017, 01:18 PM

Check around the shaft where it comes out of the cover; if the shaft has equal spacing all around the cover it probable can be rebuilt ; if the shaft is worn it cannot be rebuilt.

Ron

Great Lakes Greg · 12-21-2017, 01:25 PM

I don't know if anybody here is a member of The Model A Restorers Club, but the membership meet this spring in Ohio is having a seminar on rebuilding shocks. It is one of the last frontiers of restoration for me, so I hope to attend.

Ron in Quincy · 12-21-2017, 11:06 PM

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I forgot to mention in my post that Robert Paul in Yoder CO was the person who gave me the information about the shafts. He has been rebuilding A Shocks for a number of years.
He has done the shocks on my 30 Coupe, 29 Roadster, and my 27 Light Delivery. They have been on my A's for several years, still working fine and no leaks

Robert Paul does an excellent restoration and is very reasonable in price. I highly recommend him to do your A Shocks.

Ron

Mike V. Florida · 12-22-2017, 01:04 AM

Depends on why they are leaking. Some can be rebuilt some not.

Bruce of MN · 12-22-2017, 06:15 AM

Remember this thread as a resource: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518

Kevin in NJ · 12-22-2017, 06:50 AM

Define working.

Look up in the service bulletins what Ford gave for specs. With the valve in tight and in a vice using the original lever how long does it take for you to push it from end to end? How hard is it?

It should be very very stiff and very slow to move by hand and noticeably easier to move in the opposite direction.

I ask becuase I was forced to change my definition of working when I got the specs for the KRW testing tools and found what I was taught as good was not so good.

Tom Cavallaro · 12-22-2017, 04:04 PM

Are stipe shocks adjustable?

Mike V. Florida · 12-22-2017, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Cavallaro

Are stipe shocks adjustable?

Yes, they are built exactly the same as originals

12-21-2017, 10:47 AM	#1
oldredford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 439	Model A shocks I have 4 original Model A shocks that worked well but leaked. I bought the new Stipe shocks and they are performing well. What is the value of these leaking shocks? They can be rebuilt.

12-21-2017, 11:49 AM	#2
slammin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fruita, CO Posts: 281	Re: Model A shocks There are a few fellows around the country that still rebuild originals. I have never delt with any of them, but there have been quite a few threads praising Robert Paul, in Yoder, CO His listing in the MAFCA directory is 719-478-5102 There are usually lots of used shocks on eBay, prices are all over the place. Currently there is one listing 4 shocks for $100, "Decent looking condition, stuck, look to be good cores for rebuild."

12-21-2017, 01:05 PM	#3
IndyA Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 61	Re: Model A shocks I sold "workable" Ford Shocks (they were from a '34 Ford - but same design but not Model A Style) to Apple Hydraulics 631-369-9515 ... there is value to ones which can be rebuilt; very few old shocks are, however, rebuildable. ... IndyA

12-21-2017, 01:18 PM	#4
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Model A shocks Check around the shaft where it comes out of the cover; if the shaft has equal spacing all around the cover it probable can be rebuilt ; if the shaft is worn it cannot be rebuilt. Ron

12-21-2017, 01:25 PM	#5
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Model A shocks I don't know if anybody here is a member of The Model A Restorers Club, but the membership meet this spring in Ohio is having a seminar on rebuilding shocks. It is one of the last frontiers of restoration for me, so I hope to attend.

12-21-2017, 11:06 PM	#6
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Model A shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I forgot to mention in my post that Robert Paul in Yoder CO was the person who gave me the information about the shafts. He has been rebuilding A Shocks for a number of years. He has done the shocks on my 30 Coupe, 29 Roadster, and my 27 Light Delivery. They have been on my A's for several years, still working fine and no leaks Robert Paul does an excellent restoration and is very reasonable in price. I highly recommend him to do your A Shocks. Ron

12-22-2017, 01:04 AM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Model A shocks Depends on why they are leaking. Some can be rebuilt some not. __________________ 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

12-22-2017, 06:15 AM	#8
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,412	Re: Model A shocks Remember this thread as a resource: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518

12-22-2017, 06:50 AM	#9
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Model A shocks Define working. Look up in the service bulletins what Ford gave for specs. With the valve in tight and in a vice using the original lever how long does it take for you to push it from end to end? How hard is it? It should be very very stiff and very slow to move by hand and noticeably easier to move in the opposite direction. I ask becuase I was forced to change my definition of working when I got the specs for the KRW testing tools and found what I was taught as good was not so good.

12-22-2017, 04:04 PM	#10
Tom Cavallaro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Barrington, NJ Posts: 280	Re: Model A shocks Are stipe shocks adjustable? __________________ I work very hard to avoid all and any mistakes. I thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong.