In looking for some rear shocks for my 56 Fairlane I found on the site that Gabrial Ultra G63398 seems to work the best (so rear tires can be removed). Trouble is there is no one around here that has them or can offer help crossing the number over. If you have another number please post.

Ol'ford nutCentral Iowa

56 Vic w/292 & 4 spd.

I found them online at Amazon.com. Decent price too. Chuck in NH

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

CEREAL KILLER

I saw they were the same as Ford truck fronts but it also said for quad shocks. There are two different shocks with the quad shock option and I don't know which one is which. Called NAPA and they couldn't tell me or find Gabrial number. Maybe trouble is because of new, younger parts counter help.

Ol'ford nutCentral Iowa

56 Vic w/292 & 4 spd.

What are shock extenders, what do they look like and where can I get them.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Paul- I made some. All I did is cut some pipe to the length I needed to add to the shock, welded the proper nut (shock size) to a heavy washer, welded the washer to the pipe (nut to inside) same setup on the other end. Screw extender to shock, bolt in place with bolt that corresponds to the other nut. works great...

BOO- YA!!!

I was one of the members that posted that information about the shocks.I installed them on mine and they work great.When you find a pair as a suggestion give them a light sanding and spray paint with gloss black.They look original.I did a search on Ebay which is where I got mine.I am waiting to hear back from a seller if he has a pair.Will let you know.Regards,Mark

  

Paul:

Shock extenders were used by us old drag racers back in the '70s to get more lift in the front end.  They were made from a piece of 9/16 hex stock about 4 inches long.  One end was drilled and tapped to thread on the shock, the other end was turned and threaded like the end of a shock so that the stock hardware would fit.  They were cad plated.  Ended up extending the length of the upper end of the shock a couple of inches.  I don't know if speed shops can still get them or not.  I don't see why they couldn't be made from round stock instead of hex.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Old Y-Guy Nut        Try  Mr. Gasket #1290. They make two lenghts and many

                    part stores still carry them. Hope this helps....

                                                    Bill

Bill

Pelham,Al

I heard back from the seller on Ebay.Item # 190330694390.$26.95/PAIR! He has more than 10 if anyone else is looking for these.That price is the BEST I have run across.These shocks work great.

  

I bought them off him (eBay). Now just wait for delivery.

Thanks

Ol'ford nutCentral Iowa

56 Vic w/292 & 4 spd.