[Tigers] Shocks

Wed May 24 15:02:46 MDT 2023

Anybody know what Dale's Restorations uses for shocks?  Probably not Konis
but likely a well-researched choice.

Will - 382001570
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On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 1:36 PM Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Just an FYI from my Corvair side of life; a Yenko owner looked into having
> his Koni's rebuilt to retain the 1966 date code originality. He was
> directed to a Koni service center. They wanted $250 just to service EACH
> shock, $980 in parts and $400 to paint the shocks (apparently not included
> in the rebuild price). That came to $2,380 less tax and shipping.
> Ironically the shocks could be purchased new for $623 for the set of four.
> So, if you are considering buying Koni's because they are rebuildable you
> might want to reconsider that. Here is a link to the noted discussion
> thread: http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,1168960,page=1
>
> Personally I looked into purchasing the parts to rebuild the Koni front
> set I have and I could not find ANY source for parts. They seemed to be
> available for the motorcycle line but not the automotive line. When I
> consider the above experiences and the reply from Rick I get the impression
> Koni is only interested in the exclusive customer that has no problem in
> paying the exclusive price.
>
> On 5/23/2023 9:23 PM, Craig via Tigers wrote:
>
> I forwarded the Classic Garage email to the parts manager of CAT and asked
> her to put the word out.  Maybe they can generate some interest as well...
> Craig
>
> On 5/23/2023 6:27 PM, Michael Wood via Tigers wrote:
>
> Sounds like a good situation for an active Tiger club to think about
> taking on, maybe? But, the cap ex up front is pretty serious, probably
> better to do as a group buy, I guess. Anyone want to quantify the current
> demand? ;)
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> <tigers at autox.team.net>
> To: michael king <michael.s.king at gmail.com> <michael.s.king at gmail.com>;
> tigers at autox.team.net
> Cc: Tiger Talk List Tiger <tigers at autox.team.net> <tigers at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, May 23, 2023 3:41 pm
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
>
> Rick only had 2 front shocks at Sunbeam Specialties.
> Classic Garage sent me this response:
>
> Sorry, we are out and have no plans to order a new production run. We need
> to order a minimum of 50 of each shock for Koni to make them. Unless a club
> or other organization wants to commit -  with deposits, to  more than half
> of the run, this is not happening. Used to be we received lots of queries
> and had deposits for a fair number before we ordered, even with that, it
> took nearly 5 years to sell 25 cars worth. You are only the second inquiry
> we have had since we ran out in 2020. Does not look like there is enough
> demand any longer.
> Good luck,
> Ann
> customer service
>
> classicgarage.com
> 997 Route 22
> Brewster, NY 10509
> 845-940-1900
>
> Hopefully someone will want to order more!
>
>
> On 5/21/2023 7:27 PM, michael king wrote:
>
> Rick= sunbeam specialties 😉
>
> On Mon, 22 May 2023, 5:09 am Craig via Tigers, <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> I'm sorry.  I'm new here.  Could you give me Rick's number?
>
> On 5/21/2023 11:50 AM, twotigers--- via Tigers wrote:
>
> Rick has a slew of Koni’s for Tigers- when I bought mine last year he had
> dozens left- give him a call!
>
>
>
> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net>
> <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael Wood via Tigers
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 21, 2023 9:25 AM
> *To:* tigers at autox.team.net; sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] Shocks
>
>
>
> I can check with my friends at KONI, but I seem to remember that the guy
> at Classic Garage was the only vendor ordering the Tiger part numbers. I
> guess just call him and see if they are having more made.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> To: Arden Bedell <sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com>; tigers at autox.team.net
> Sent: Sat, May 20, 2023 8:19 pm
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
>
> Looks like they are both "Out of Stock".
> Darn it  :-(
>
> On 5/20/2023 6:19 PM, Arden Bedell via Tigers wrote:
>
> Classic Garage:
>
> https://classicgarage.com/sunbeam3.html
>
> Koni front shocks:
>
> https://classicgarage.com/sualtifrsh.html
>
> Koni rear shocks:
>
> https://classicgarage.com/sualtiresh.html
>
>
>
> On 5/20/23 4:40 PM, Allan Ballard via Tigers wrote:
>
> Front: 8210 1160. (6 may be a 0 can’t tell for sure)
>
> Older Koni adjustable off the car
>
> -
>
> Rear shocks are still on the car
>
>
>
>
>
> On May 19, 2023, at 7:14 PM, Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> Does anyone have the part numbers for Koni's?  Front and back?  I
> contacted Vivid Racing and they just sent me pages and pages to pick from.
> Would appreciate any help.
> Thanks,
> Craig
>
> On 5/16/2023 7:23 AM, Will Seay via Tigers wrote:
>
> OK, might as well add my 2-cents worth.  I put Konis on my Tiger in about
> '68.  They're still working great after about 55 years.
>
>
>
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> On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 2:55 AM twotigers--- via Tigers <
> tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Yup, Konis. Just replaced my old KYB gas shocks- what a difference!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Dr. T. Y.
> McDowell
> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:40 PM
> To: Peter and Bonnie MacDonald <macdonald49 at shaw.ca>;
> tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
>
> Me too! Konis are the way to go.
>
> Tym McDowell
> > On 05/15/2023 3:13 PM Peter and Bonnie MacDonald <macdonald49 at shaw.ca>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I have used KONI’s for many years with good performance. They are
> adjustable and they can also be rebuilt.
> >
> > Peter
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