I did a little digging and contacted the people who sold me the shocks I've got on my '54. They said they stock #739034. Do an eBay search for item # 400531722748 and a listing for 55-56 Cadillac rear shocks will show up. These work fine on my car.

Marc

'54 Merc ragtop

Pt Townsend, WA   

                                                                                                                                   

Try this link.

http://forums.y-blocksforever.com/Topic65607.aspx?Keywords=Gabriel+739034#bm65649

I used these on my lowered Vicky and they solved the tire removal problem. Should work for you too. Chuck

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

I've got a '54 Merc convertible and faced the same problem. I found this seller on epay who had the right shocks, but I didn't save the label on the box. I believe they are Gabriel and the number on my shock is 739034. The vendor at this link was very responsive and the price was good.

Oops, I can't seem to get the link to post. PM me and I can send the link.

Note: when fully extended mine measure 21", not including the mounting studs at each end.



Marc

'54 Merc ragtop

Pt Townsend, WA   

                                                                                                                                   

I just put KYB- KG5517 on my 55 Vicky with lowered leaf springs, used the shock extenders, best ride I've had since I built the car, and the tires are off and on real easy. Summit has the springs and extenders. Gary

       

Gary, 55 Vicky, St. Germain, Wisconsin

 

Can anyone tell me the correct or a good rear gas shock to use on a 1956 Mercury Convertible & also allow you to remove the tire if necessary with-out taking the shock down?Thank you in advance.
Ron.