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Patrick L. · 10-04-2019, 04:49 PM

$1240/4 as per Stipe's web site.

37 Coupe · 10-04-2019, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick L.

$1240/4 as per Stipe's web site.

Okay Thank You.I have gone to the web site several times and click on shocks nothing happens on anything.

arnhemmer · 10-04-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 37 Coupe

Okat Thank You.I have gone to the web site several times and click on shocks nothing happens on anything.

Call them direct as they are out of stock on their website. 920-467-2895. They will put you on a waiting list if you do decide to go with them.

Bob Bidonde · 10-05-2019, 08:11 AM

Thanks all for your advice. I am going to adjust the rear Houdaille shocks to stiffen the ride, and adjust the front Houdaille shocks to soften the ride.

Should the Houdaille shocks fail to make the car comfy for my backseat driver, then I will convert to modern telescoping shocks. My 190A needs to be roadworthy for the trip to the 2020 New England Meet in Newry, Maine.

Ranchero50 · 10-05-2019, 09:33 AM

I wouldn't convert until trying different weight oils versus the glycerin originally used. A good anti foaming oil should work well in that application. Often folks are too quick to throw parts at a problem before seeing if the original stuff is actually working correctly.

Purdy Swoft · 10-05-2019, 10:19 AM

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Can you change the oil in the shocks without taking them apart ?

Bob Bidonde · 10-05-2019, 12:18 PM

Hi Purdy,
Yes you can, but the Houdaille shocks must come off of the car to change the fluid. To get the fluid out, cycle the shock upside down with the drain plug out.

Purdy Swoft · 10-05-2019, 12:34 PM

Thanks Bob !!! Cycle the Shock upside down with the drain plug out is good info !!!!!!!

oldbird55 · 10-05-2019, 04:59 PM

Ken Davis won't fit on a Vickey rear. No Room for top bracket

fredski53 · 10-06-2019, 03:25 PM

Oldbird55, I have a Victoria and before I bought my modern shocks, I called and talked to Ken Davis and I was told that his shocks will fit the Victoria! I've installed the front ones, love ❤️ them! Haven't put the rear on yet. Where did you get your information?

alexiskai · 10-06-2019, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fredski53

I was told that his shocks will fit the Victoria! I've installed the front ones, love ❤️ them! Haven't put the rear on yet.

See my post here with pictures of the rear shock installation. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...15&postcount=2

oldbird55 · 10-06-2019, 05:00 PM

Let us know how you make out

10-04-2019, 04:49 PM	#21
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks $1240/4 as per Stipe's web site.

10-05-2019, 08:11 AM	#24
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Thanks all for your advice. I am going to adjust the rear Houdaille shocks to stiffen the ride, and adjust the front Houdaille shocks to soften the ride. Should the Houdaille shocks fail to make the car comfy for my backseat driver, then I will convert to modern telescoping shocks. My 190A needs to be roadworthy for the trip to the 2020 New England Meet in Newry, Maine. __________________ Bob Bidonde Last edited by Bob Bidonde; 10-05-2019 at 08:18 AM.

10-05-2019, 09:33 AM	#25
Ranchero50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 224	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks I wouldn't convert until trying different weight oils versus the glycerin originally used. A good anti foaming oil should work well in that application. Often folks are too quick to throw parts at a problem before seeing if the original stuff is actually working correctly.

10-05-2019, 10:19 AM	#26
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Can you change the oil in the shocks without taking them apart ?

10-05-2019, 12:18 PM	#27
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Hi Purdy, Yes you can, but the Houdaille shocks must come off of the car to change the fluid. To get the fluid out, cycle the shock upside down with the drain plug out. __________________ Bob Bidonde

10-05-2019, 12:34 PM	#28
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Thanks Bob !!! Cycle the Shock upside down with the drain plug out is good info !!!!!!!

10-05-2019, 04:59 PM	#29
oldbird55 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: e tenn Posts: 63	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Ken Davis won't fit on a Vickey rear. No Room for top bracket

10-06-2019, 03:25 PM	#30
fredski53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Porte, IN Posts: 143	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Oldbird55, I have a Victoria and before I bought my modern shocks, I called and talked to Ken Davis and I was told that his shocks will fit the Victoria! I've installed the front ones, love ❤️ them! Haven't put the rear on yet. Where did you get your information?

10-06-2019, 05:00 PM	#32
oldbird55 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: e tenn Posts: 63	Re: Bouncey Car Needs Shocks Let us know how you make out

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