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#30200 07/28/2003 8:14 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,842 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,842 | Is there any suggested brand or model of shocks suggested for a standard 1/2 t 3100 series AD ? Or do I simply call Napa and get what they got ?
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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#30201 07/28/2003 9:06 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Depends on what you're doing with the truck. If you're going with a basically stock truck, I would go with Gabriels. I don't know anything about Napa shocks, it depends on who makes them and what they sell for. Napa has pulled out of our area, too many Autozoned and O'Kelleys for competition.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#30202 07/28/2003 11:32 PM | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | I had a hard time finding just some basic shocks around here, so I ordered mine from Jim Carter's. They seem like nice shocks, but I was not happy once I opened the box and found that they were white. So, I had to have them painted, black to be exact. But, now they look nice........
~ Phillip
1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
1946 Chevy COE - SOLD 1-5-26 BUH BYE CHEVY!
1959 GMC Half ton long bed NAPCO
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#30203 07/28/2003 11:32 PM | Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 136 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 136 | I bought shocks for my 54 from NAPA, and recently bought them for my 57. The fronts for the 57 were in stock, and the rears took a couple days. I can't comment on the attributes of different brands, but I know back in the roaring sixties, we were lucky to get two years out of a pair of shocks. I haven't had to replace a set of shocks due to wear for over 20 years now, so I'm optimistic about my NAPA shocks. | | |
#30204 07/29/2003 12:01 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 | I ordered the Gabriel gas shocks classic edition part#82047 front and #82060 rear.I havent got them yet but they looked OK to me.Ill let you know or has anybody tried these yet? Biddaboy
1956 GMC TF 1/2 ton
1955 GMC 500 model (Gumby)
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#30205 07/29/2003 12:06 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 | Sorry for that things jammed up. 
1956 GMC TF 1/2 ton
1955 GMC 500 model (Gumby)
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#30206 07/29/2003 12:09 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 504 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 504 | Biddaboy, you can click on the icon with the small paper and pencil to either edit or delete a post..
Bill M
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#30207 07/29/2003 12:12 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 | Thanks for the tip 53 4 me Biddaboy :p
1956 GMC TF 1/2 ton
1955 GMC 500 model (Gumby)
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#30208 07/29/2003 3:19 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 53 | Just a note the shocks I have ordered are for a 56 TF the AD might have a different part # 
1956 GMC TF 1/2 ton
1955 GMC 500 model (Gumby)
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