Thread: 1950 Olds front suspension
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07-18-2005 08:42 PM #1
1950 Olds front suspension
Help! As usual, the lever shocks on my Olds have softened their last bump. I've found rebuild services, but I really want a rebuild kit. Does anyone know of someone that sells them? I have thought about upgrading the front, but since the Olds won't accept a Mustang II kit, and I really don't have the facilitiy to make the conversion, I am open to ideas. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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07-18-2005 09:37 PM #2
Kanter probably has every part you need to rebuild the entire front end and make it ride like new.....
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07-27-2005 05:34 PM #3
Thanks! I've used Kanter on other cars I've owned so maybe they can help. Anyone ever tried Fat Man's kits for early 50's cars? How about Jamco?
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07-27-2005 07:44 PM #4
Adapt tubular shocks to the stock A-frames.
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07-27-2005 07:47 PM #5
Originally posted by R Pope
Adapt tubular shocks to the stock A-frames.PLANET EARTH, INSANE ASYLUM FOR THE UNIVERSE.
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08-15-2005 07:35 PM #6
Tubular shocks to stock A-frames
I wish it was that easy, but early Olds don't have upper A-arms. The lever shock is the upper A-arm. I have thought about gutting the lever shocks and adapting gas shocks to them. But I was hoping someone here has tried that and could have some pointers. I guess I'm just going to have to have the front shocks rebuilt until I can afford to add a sub-frame.
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