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Bill Stipe 10-07-2014 03:37 PM

New Shock progress
 

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Just an update on the shocks I know some have been emailing.
We almost have all the small parts make for all the orders except the Hex nut.
and we have 100 bodies, Wing shafts and outside covers made and are working on the inside cover this week and should be able to start assembling the body, wing shaft and both covers and as soon as the Hex nut is done we can assemble the needle valve and hopefully ship the first 25 sets and then start the final quantities on the bodies and wing shafts and outside covers then assemble the final orders.
Thanks to all of you for your patience
Bill

Mike V. Florida 10-07-2014 04:32 PM

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Good things are worth the wait!!

Lawrie 10-07-2014 04:38 PM

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All I can say is WOW.
Lawrie

mshmodela 10-07-2014 05:05 PM

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Great news, I waited 40 year for my car...a few months is no problem for quality.

Y-Blockhead 10-07-2014 05:40 PM

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I'm a new Model A owner. Where would I go to order some new shocks?

Rex_A_Lott 10-07-2014 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead (Post 958183)
I'm a new Model A owner. Where would I go to order some new shocks?

http://specialtymotorcams.com/

This is a link to Bills website. If you really want shocks, call and get on the list. Dont drag your feet, he is making the last run before he retires.

w.michael 10-07-2014 09:32 PM

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"Thanks to all of you for your patience."

No, Bill. Thank YOU.


W. Michael

34 FORDOR 10-08-2014 01:20 PM

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Keep up the great work Bill, the last ones I bought from you like a piece of fine jewellery, almost to good for the car.

dave in australia 10-08-2014 02:55 PM

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I'm looking forward to receiving my sets. Thanks Bill.

AL in NY 10-08-2014 03:55 PM

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I'm glad I got on the list. I didn't know Bill was thinking of retiring. From everything I've ever heard, they're the best shocks you can buy for a Model A.

CarlG 10-08-2014 04:13 PM

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Assuming that the vehicle has narry a hint of shocks presently, what else besides Bill Stipe's kit would one need to install them properly?

mshmodela 10-08-2014 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlG (Post 958629)
Assuming that the vehicle has narry a hint of shocks presently, what else besides Bill Stipe's kit would one need to install them properly?

My car has no shocks, so I'll need to also buy the shock arms, shock links, and a shock bolt kits...

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3263

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/up...752MB-8838.jpg


http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3262

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/up...8052B-9707.jpg


http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3259

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/up...015MB-7569.jpg



http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3273

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/up...18063-9710.jpg

OR...

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3265

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/up...18055-9879.jpg

Greg Jones 10-08-2014 05:29 PM

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Hey!! Who gave Bill Stipe permission to retire??

SAJ 10-09-2014 04:56 AM

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Thanks for the update Bill. Can't wait to get my set. The tudor I have just done up for my wife Diane does a merry dance with no shocks.
SAJ in NZ

BRENT in 10-uh-C 10-09-2014 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg Jones (Post 958667)
Hey!! Who gave Bill Stipe permission to retire??


Cindi. :D

Rowdy 10-09-2014 07:30 AM

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How long before he stops selling cams? Would like to get 2 more IB330's before he retires. Rod

Rex_A_Lott 10-09-2014 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rowdy (Post 958877)
How long before he stops selling cams? Would like to get 2 more IB330's before he retires. Rod

When I talked to him about a month ago, he said that whoever buys the business will more than likely still provide the cams ground from his masters, so its not like they will disappear and be gone forever. I'm thinking I will still go ahead and order a couple for future use. I like the idea of a man overseeing the quality control of something that has his name on it. Its not like they are going to rot waiting on me to get around to using them.:)

CarlG 10-09-2014 10:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowdy (Post 958877)
How long before he stops selling cams? Would like to get 2 more IB330's before he retires. Rod

I was thinking the same thing.

Rowdy 10-09-2014 12:52 PM

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Thats good as now is not the best time for me to purchase much. As far as shocks I will have to rebuild my originals. With 58 in the box and the reported average of 12% being rebuildable I should be close enough to begin the process to see if I can come up with 2 good sets. Rod

juke joint johnny 10-09-2014 01:07 PM

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I Prefer the Tube Shock links I have never seen one broken in half !!
thay cost more than the Dogbone type ,
But I have seen a lot of Broken Dogbones links. I don't know if the new Repops are any better

John Cochran


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