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RE: type of shocks for tube conversion

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Subject: RE: type of shocks for tube conversion
From: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 14:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
If your brackets have another mount position, placing your shock in the more 
tilted (top further forward) position as opposed to straight up and down 
will soften the ride a bit. Aside from that I can tell you that Monroe 
gasmatic plus and Napa Gasmatic plus (same thing) have been used in these 
kits.  A larger bore size generally is found in better shocks with greater 
dampening capability. So I guess go for one with a small bore like the basic 
gasmatic shocks.

Chris Reichle
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From: mgs-owner
To: mgs
Subject: type of shocks for tube conversion
Date: Monday, July 14, 1997 10:48AM

Some time ago I bought a used set of rear tube shock conversions (not
the Spax type).  The shocks were no good, but I took them to my local
Sears to be matched up to a new set.

Well, the new shocks are mounted on the car and are WAY WAY too stiff.
These would be wonderful for autocross, but terrible for day to day
driving.

Can anyone on the list recommend a specific shock make and model I can
purchase from my local parts dealer that would be an appropriate
application for my BGT?  I'd like them to be sport oriented without
being overly stiff like the ones I already have.  Thanks in advance to
any and all who can answer this.

Cheers,

Andy
'69 B
'67 BGT
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Andy Ramm
aramm@concentric.net
So much to brew, so little time....

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