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Can anyone tell me where to mount the rear shocks on my 1929 imperial landau convt, I need to know where on the frame the unit was mounted, Thanks, mike.

1929 Chevys did not have shocks. 1930 is the first year for hydralic shocks

Hi, this car really needs a rear shock, wheather or not they made them or not!!, where did they mount the 1930, I know there the same set up, thanks, mike.

Hi Mike
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Even though your 1929 might need rear shock absorbers, if you install a set of stock 1930 rear shock absorbers you might not notice much difference because of their type of construction. If your 1929 needs rear shock absorbers that badly, you might want to look at installing a more modern type of shock absorber that will do a better job of dampening the road vibrations and etc.

This single action Shocks does a great job on my car.
My be we in Norway have better roads than the dogs driving on.

Thanks for all the help, we will give it a try, it sure can;t hurt, thanks agin, Mike CCR.

I fitted modern type shockers on the rear of my 28 some 30 years ago, made a real difference.

Cheers

Ray

Do you have some pictures? I am trying to add shock this summer. Our city roads toss the car all over the place and with aggressive drivers, it makes for a scary ride. I need to tame the beast so to speak.

And a big thank you to Ray for some inspiration on fitting modern shocks to the rear of my 28. After a quick trip to the USA to buy shocks (Canadian prices are insane), the total cost to install them was under $50. I have only gone around the block, but the car no longer gets tossed all over the place. My wife will be ecstatic and driving traffic will be a whole lot more enjoyable. I do realize this is not original, but if the car is no fun to drive, and people are scared to drive with you, there is no point in owning it.

Pics to be posted shortly