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Re: Rebuilt shock

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Subject: Re: Rebuilt shock
From: "Mark and Kathy" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:07:00 -0500
> That's strange.   Why would he do that if it affects authenticity.
> Which screws are the fillester type.   I would like to check the shocks 
> he sold me as redbuilds.
>
> Also ask for a quality paint coating.   Mine came off in the box.  He used 
> to advertise that they used several coats of black enamel over primer 
> coats, ready for install.   They were not ready for install.  One had to 
> go back because of a "hitch" in its over all travel and of course I had to 
> repaint them.  However no leaking so far since they have been on the 
> "rolling chassis", but no serious service yet.
>
> Mark
>
>

>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Craig and Sue Rice" <craigsuerice@iquest.net>
> To: "Dan Stromquist" <dan@warner-associates.com>
> Cc: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 12:48 AM
> Subject: Re: Rebuilt shock, carbs & distributor BJ8
>
>
>> Dan,
>> Send your shocks to Peter Caldwell at World Wide Auto Parts, 2517 
>> Seiferth
>> Road, Madison, WI 53716-3302. If you want the original look, be sure to 
>> tell
>> him you want the OEM fillister head screws reused. He normally uses new 
>> pan
>> head phillips.
>> By the way, he also does an awesome rebuild of water pumps. Better than
>> anything from the regular suppliers.
>> I would suggest Jim Taylor in Oklahoma for the SU rebuild.
>> Try www.advanceddistributors.com
>> Not sure about steering gear & idler.
>> Craig Rice
>> BN1 & BN2
>> ----- 




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