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oldredford · 12-22-2014, 09:09 AM

Right now Bill Stipe is not making Model A Shocks but as I understand it when I called his office last month they were making a list of who wants the new shocks. In January he will make a decision on production. I would wait awhile before buying the ones on ebay that are making someone a profit.

Lona · 12-22-2014, 10:03 AM

Oldredford,

While I don't have Stipe shocks on my car yet, let's hope he continues producing them as many on the forum have commented on their quality.

Your last sentence is a little confusing. Maybe you meant to say someone on Ebay is making an unfairly high profit. The fact that someone is making a profit is the only reason anything is for sale anywhere. I don't know why, but perhaps Bill stopped production because his operation was not making sufficient profit for him to continue. Nobody sells things to break even or to lose money.

Glen

Carter · 12-22-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Lona

Nobody sells things to break even or to lose money.

Glen

So that's what I've been doing wrong all this time!

Haha, here's to hoping Mr. Stipe can produce more shocks. I've got buckets full of junk ones that I've bought hoping for a few repairable units...

M2M · 12-22-2014, 10:30 AM

How many miles can one get from Bill's shocks before they need attention?

How well do work compared to the modern tube shocks the suppliers sell?

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-22-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M2M

How many miles can one get from Bill's shocks before they need attention?

How well do work compared to the modern tube shocks the suppliers sell?

1) I have some that have been on a vehicle for 4-5 years and about 40,000 miles ...and they still work phenomenally well.

2) They probably work about 2X as good as the tube shocks the suppliers sell. Tell me whose tubular shocks can be adjusted for the precise type of ride and road conditions someone is going to drive on.

Y-Blockhead · 12-22-2014, 02:19 PM

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Got an email from Joanne this Morning, Mine are on their way!! Yea!!

Brent, thanks for the review on the shocks...

700rpm · 12-22-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by M2M

How many miles can one get from Bill's shocks before they need attention?

My 29 Tudor has unrestored original shocks that still work fine after over 100,000 miles. I'm sure Stipe's will last as long. At least way past most of our driving years!

The Master Cylinder · 12-22-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oldredford

I would wait awhile before buying the ones on ebay that are making someone a profit.

With all due respects to the seller on eBay that just sold the Stipe shocks he did state what he paid for them and even posted a picture of his invoice. I don't think he was trying to make a profit, he just wanted to sell the shocks he had no use for (he also stated he sold his Model A).

It was the bidders that raised the price. I was watching it and I actually thought the price might going higher. Supply and demand...

Jon · 12-22-2014, 03:42 PM

So what did they go for?

Y-Blockhead · 12-22-2014, 03:45 PM

$1429.00

Benson · 12-22-2014, 03:51 PM

I have used Koni adjustable shocks on various cars since 1969. Personally I like stock shocks or Stipe shocks on A's.

Note the VW Fastback/Squareback (Type 3) is about the same weight as Model A. Koni still lists these as available on their website. Several folks I know have used these adjustable tube shocks on A's.

C26Pinelake · 12-22-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

With all due respects to the seller on eBay that just sold the Stipe shocks he did state what he paid for them and even posted a picture of his invoice. I don't think he was trying to make a profit, he just wanted to sell the shocks he had no use for (he also stated he sold his Model A).

It was the bidders that raised the price. I was watching it and I actually thought the price might going higher. Supply and demand...

You are right, the seller did nothing wrong ! He was very forthright and more honest than many Ebay sellers. As long as he and the buyer are happy why should anyone else care ! Wayne

Big hammer · 12-22-2014, 07:32 PM

I am hoping Santa delivers my set of Stipe's shocks NFS any amount.

Super88 · 12-22-2014, 08:38 PM

Christmas came a little early here, my Stipe shocks arrived the other day.

Y-Blockhead · 12-22-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Super88

Christmas came a little early here, my Stipe shocks arrived the other day.

NICE!! According to UPS mine won't be Home until the 30th.

12-22-2014, 09:09 AM	#1
oldredford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 439	Stipe Model A Shocks Right now Bill Stipe is not making Model A Shocks but as I understand it when I called his office last month they were making a list of who wants the new shocks. In January he will make a decision on production. I would wait awhile before buying the ones on ebay that are making someone a profit.

12-22-2014, 10:03 AM	#2
Lona Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gloucester, Va Posts: 464	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks Oldredford, While I don't have Stipe shocks on my car yet, let's hope he continues producing them as many on the forum have commented on their quality. Your last sentence is a little confusing. Maybe you meant to say someone on Ebay is making an unfairly high profit. The fact that someone is making a profit is the only reason anything is for sale anywhere. I don't know why, but perhaps Bill stopped production because his operation was not making sufficient profit for him to continue. Nobody sells things to break even or to lose money. Glen __________________ '31 Model A Deluxe Roadster '31 Chrysler Model 70 Sedan '88 Pontiac Fiero GT '36 Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

12-22-2014, 10:30 AM	#4
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks How many miles can one get from Bill's shocks before they need attention? How well do work compared to the modern tube shocks the suppliers sell?

12-22-2014, 02:19 PM	#6
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Got an email from Joanne this Morning, Mine are on their way!! Yea!! Brent, thanks for the review on the shocks... Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 12-22-2014 at 02:19 PM. Reason: Spellin'

12-22-2014, 03:42 PM	#9
Jon Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI USA Posts: 166	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks So what did they go for? __________________ John - Kalamazoo, MI

12-22-2014, 03:45 PM	#10
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks $1429.00

12-22-2014, 03:51 PM	#11
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,597	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks I have used Koni adjustable shocks on various cars since 1969. Personally I like stock shocks or Stipe shocks on A's. Note the VW Fastback/Squareback (Type 3) is about the same weight as Model A. Koni still lists these as available on their website. Several folks I know have used these adjustable tube shocks on A's. Last edited by Benson; 12-22-2014 at 09:43 PM.

12-22-2014, 07:32 PM	#13
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks I am hoping Santa delivers my set of Stipe's shocks NFS any amount.

12-22-2014, 08:38 PM	#14
Super88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Corner of WI Posts: 169	Re: Stipe Model A Shocks Christmas came a little early here, my Stipe shocks arrived the other day.