modern shocks in a roadster
 

Has anyone fitted modern shocks to a 32 to 34 Roadster if so what was the result and what brand/ type??

Re: modern shocks in a roadster
 

I have Bob Drake gas shocks on the front of a 5-W and original rebuilt shocks on the rear. I am looking at going to the original shocks on the front. Radial tires may be a much better choice for a ride that doesn't change with every bump like the bias plys do.

Re: modern shocks in a roadster
 

Do you mean gas filled shocks ? If so, not recommended. If you have the Tardel & Bishop book on traditional Ford Hot Rods, they talk about the drawbacks to the modern shock for that type car. They recommend the early Volkswagen shock. I have them, front & rear, on a '29A roadster on an original '32 frame. They are just right for a light car. If you want the suppliers or part numbers, I can dig them up for you.

Re: modern shocks in a roadster
 

Ride quality is also determined by spring weight and un-sprung weight. The weight of the rear axle determines the ride quality. The heavier the rear the poor the ride.

Re: modern shocks in a roadster
 

Fitted the Pete & Jakes ones [Kit] to my 35 Pick up. After fitting the improvement was huge.. Cornering didnt feel like the running boards are scrapin', I hit the freeway and was doing 70 MPH and I didnt know !
The old lever shocks were cactus..
My good friend Nev said he uses the VW ones.

Re: modern shocks in a roadster
 

So you know where im coming from I have original rebuilt front and rear but when I have passengers in the rumble seat and go over a bump everything clangs n bangs just would like to stiffen the rear up a little [have made the bracketry] but my front shocks are too tight and feels like im rattling to bits from the steering wheel forward have changed the oil to motorcycle fork oil will test today thanks for the ideas men.