Been hunting 32 Ford style front lever shocks. The only manufacturer of new I can find is Stipe's Machine and they are 6-8 months out. It's getting harder to build a car every day. Frustrating!
I'll rephrase. It getting harder to build a car these days or it's getting more difficult every day to build a car. How's that? Everyone tries to be a comic.
Well as a retired English teacher I thought it was just good natured ribbing... Now back to our regular scheduled programming.
Found some really cool shocks at Goliath Speed. Also doing a little more research there are several more Ford style lever shocks made over in the UK. I wonder how the dollar is currently exchanging?
It sure as heck ain’t worth nothing here …. But the Elmer and Goliath shocks sure look like an option
Here in the UK and made there O'Neill Ford Parts 1932 Ford Rotoshim Shock Set B-18015/16-RS British made 1932 Ford shock Absorbers. Set of two for front or rear. This revolutionary hydraulic shim valve shock absorber transforming your ride to a new level of comfort and performance without compromise. The ROTOSHIM shock absorber ensures a smooth ride over the worst surfaces, as well as protecting your car, safeguarding you and giving far greater performance. Designed and manufactured in England the ROTOSHIM is a hydraulic shock absorber, completely sealed and tested to withstand significant use. Improve your handling and control, with this authentic design, combined with a modern solution. The ROTOSHIM has been tested to failure under extreme conditions and has exceeded all expectations. Hole spacing 3 7/8", Diameter 3 1/4", Depth (excluding arm mount) 2 1/2" Sold as a pair for right and left on your 32 Ford. Can be used on front or rear. (Arms and fittings are extra). Availability: 1 In Stock!
The USD is horribly (for us in the UK) strong against the GBP and has been that way for years with little real variation. There won't be a better time to spend your dollars! Chris
Also worth mentioning that your tax free import allowance is $590 dollars . So long as you spend less than that you won’t have any surprises import fees . Shipping is pretty quick normally 3 days from England to Los Angeles on a UPS service .
$1.27 USD to 1 pound sterling today so that pair of UK shocks are $723 and change plus shipping.A used set listed in the classifieds here yesterday $600.Probably cost $250 ea w/ core charge to have them rebuilt.
That's a fine exchange rate for those with dollars to spend so the shocks themselves must be pretty pricey then! Chris
They are £575 FOB UK. I just bought a pair of 35 rebuilt rear shocks w/guarantee incl core charge for $500 plus shipping( $85 )to France for a friend here. It wasn't worth shipping the cores at $75.If cores were not rebuildable that's $75 down the tubes. IMO don't waste money on questionable old used shocks when you can buy new and proven.Just read the description on those new ones. I just called RotoShim and none in stock.3-4 week wait. O'Neill has 1 pair in stock and yes its 575 pound sterling for a pair plus shipping.$723 + shipping at US today's exchange rate.
Apple Hydraulics was the first ones that came to mind for me too. They're expensive if you don't have a core but they're rebuilt real Ford units.
When y'all are paying premium money for rebuilt 32 shocks, make sure they are actually from a 32. Model A shocks are only a 1/4" shorter, but worth a lot less.
Had a reply from RotoShim today. Their total price and quality is in line with Stipe's. Rotoshim's availability is possibly better than Stipe's plus they are new not rebuilt. I'm waiting for a reply from Goliath, their product is interesting.
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