-----Original Message-----
From: Stig Ram <stig.ram@mbox200.swipnet.se>
To: tigers@autox.team.net <tigers@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 2:56 PM
Subject: Shocks
>The vernal equinox is rapidly approaching and my 260 Tiger needs new
>shocks!!! They are intended for mostly well-combed black top summer
>driving with occasional heavy cornering. I would appreciate any
>suggestion for what types / brands that fits. Perhaps as references to
>modern cars that are fairly common in Europe. Its an advantage if the
>shocks are decently priced.
>
>
> :-) Stig, guardian of CXP 263 (Sweden).
>
I used an old CAT tech tip to buy shocks at the corner parts store. Corvette
rear shocks from a 63-67(and perhaps into the mid 70's) are a bolt in for
the rear of the TIger. I've also heard that Camaro shocks from the same era
will work, but I never used them.
I used mid 60's Cadillac front shocks. You'll have to cut the lower bolt
tube flush with the rubber grommet on the shock. A hacksaw works fine, and
then they'll bolt right in. This combo opens up a big price and brand name
selection. In fact, I once bought a set of Gabriel adjustable shocks that
worked really nice. A set of 4 cost about what you'd pay for 1 1/2 Koni's!
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