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Hi, Ebay has some NOS front shocks for sale. I think new rebuilt ones come at a price of about $250 each from Apple with a one year warranty. What do you think of buying this old of stock? I would hate to spend any money on a set that might leak. So much work goes into the installation to run the risk of leaks???
Thanks, Mike
Mike 41 Chevy
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I have been watching the 2 ebay auctions also. There are no guarantees that NOS 60 year old shock absorbers will not leak. I put NOS front shocks on my 1940 15 years ago and not one drop of oil leaking out yet...................
dtm
the toolman
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My '39 has the original front shocks, still "dry" after 87,000 miles.
I wouldn't pay more than $300 for a pair of new shocks. The new shocks can be identified because the outter 3 inches of the upper arm was not painted.
Gene Schneider
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If I were looking I may buy the ones on ebay but would weigh the cost to send in my old ones to get rebuilt. { I had all 4 of mine rebuilt about three years ago from apple} I guess it would depend on the money you want to spend 
Chuck the heatingman
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