Early Series shock conversion

[bulldurham]

Three sets of shock conversion brackets for sale. Does not include shock absorbers.
$ 185.00 + shipping of 15.50.
Thanks to all who bought the other 7 sets.

 

[Limey]

Hi,

I've left it a bit late - Do you a set left for sale?

Cheers!

 

[bulldurham]

Yes, I have 2 left. Would be happy to post you a set for one of your beautiful cars.

 

[Limey]

That's great news (and very kind). Delivery address is to Watford, WD18 8YS, UK. Please let me know total costs inc del. Is PayPal OK?
Many thanks!

Oliver

 

[hartmandm]

Here are photos of the brackets from Doug.

Mike

 

[bulldurham]

Oliver, check your pm's.

 

[Limey]

What adjustable shocks would you recommend?
Thanks
Oliver

 

[bulldurham]

Personally I have not looked into adj. shocks for this but I think some others who bought the brackets did.
Maybe one or two of them will offer some advise. I am using Gabriel Gas Ryder, SVT, # 69622 which was listed as being for Corvette.

 

[londoner]

Three sets of shock conversion brackets for sale. Does not include shock absorbers.
$ 185.00 + shipping of 15.50.
Thanks to all who bought the other 7 sets.

Hello. I am interested in a set. I have a series 2. I am finishing up the underside of the car on a rotisserie Sounds like they would be a good upgrade from the old lever shocks. I am up in New Hampshire
Many thanks John

 

[bulldurham]

Hi John, you are in luck today as your purchase is the last available set. They are a good upgrade, they are strong enough for any way you would ever use your car.
Send me you address information and I will have them in the mail Monday.
Check your PM for some other information.

 

[Barry]

What adjustable shocks would you recommend?
Thanks
Oliver

Oliver,

Adjustable shocks come in a lot of variations and prices and several companies in the U.S. sell adjustable rear shocks for the C3 ('68-'82) Corvette.

Single adjustable (rebound only) rear shocks for a C3 are about $120 each in the U.S. An example is the Koni 8040-1020. A friend has similar (but longer) single adjustable Koni's on his Mk-II Tiger and they work very well.

Single adjustable (one knob controls both compression and rebound) rear shocks for a C3 are about $160 each in the U.S. An example is the QA1 TS403.

Double adjustable (separate compression and rebound control) rear shocks for a C3 are about $240 each in the U.S. An example is the QA1 TD403.

Triple adjustable (separate low speed compression, high speed compression and rebound control) rear shocks for a C3 are $500+ each. Emphasis on the plus.
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Spax makes shocks in England and their catalog shows a single adjustable (rebound only) shock (G022) for the rear of a '63-'82 Corvette for £100 including VAT (about $126). Note that Spax refers to the '63-'82 Corvette as "Series II" which makes no sense on this side of the pond.

 

[Limey]

Hi Barry - Many thanks for the superb advice. Until your email I had managed to find these Avo's- Available single and double Ali or steel, wide or narrow body. Similar prices. Much appreciated !!

 

[Barry]

Hi Barry - Many thanks for the superb advice. Until your email I had managed to find these Avo's- Available single and double Ali or steel, wide or narrow body. Similar prices. Much appreciated !!
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Interesting! I did not know about the AVO shocks, but they appear to have a lot of options.

 

[260Alpine]

I think Aldan does an adjustable too.

 

[260Alpine]

Not cheap though:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T2F7C34?tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1

 

[Limey]

Interesting! I did not know about the AVO shocks, but they appear to have a lot of options.

I'll go single adjustable. I'll put Avos on the front as well. To be honest, although I built the HA to factory spec I have not come to enjoy the '60's feel as I thought I would. When 'pressing on' things feel very floaty and random and how anybody could feel remotely in control driving these at 80+is beyond me. Death trap is what springs to mind...I am on Crossplys tho...

 

[260Alpine]

You need to go to radials and make sure all suspension and steering components are top notch. Then there are brakes! It is never ending!

 

[Limey]

You need to go to radials and make sure all suspension and steering components are top notch. Then there are brakes! It is never ending!

All is in perfect condition as per factory. Brakes are OK and I can live with and quite enjoy the grip/lack of grip of the crossplies. I just can't get used to the wandering steering dead ahead and the way the back hops and skips.

The front springs are new as are the dampers. The rear Armstrong were specially remade for me by the company that now owns Armstrong and Chris Draycott (racing guru )rebuilt the steering box. The only things not new are the rear springs. I'll have to eliminate those from my suspicions and get them remade.

If it still skips about like a 3 legged cow on ice I'll have to have a rethink and put a sack of wet sand in the trunk....

 

[alpine_64]

Oliver... All your concerns come from the deflection and tread movment of the crosssply tyres.. If you went to dunlop racing x-ply they'd be better.. But a set of decent radial tyres would still be a better option. The maxxis tyres come with a whitewall in correct alpine size and i think veredistein do some great period radials for you with original pattern tread and sidewall but uprated rubber and belting...

As for shocks... Remember the weight difference between the car they were designed for ( vette) v alpine.

 

[Limey]

Oliver... All your concerns come from the deflection and tread movment of the crosssply tyres.. If you went to dunlop racing x-ply they'd be better.. But a set of decent radial tyres would still be a better option. The maxxis tyres come with a whitewall in correct alpine size and i think veredistein do some great period radials for you with original pattern tread and sidewall but uprated rubber and belting...

As for shocks... Remember the weight difference between the car they were designed for ( vette) v alpine.

Thanks Mike - I'll look into those tyres as I wouldn't want to loose the whitewalls. Maybe keep the crossplies for shows.

The Avo shocks are fully adjustable so would like to think they'll handle the weight if I set them up right. What do you think is the weight difference between the Alpine and the 'Vette?