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Jeff H 12-09-2002 01:39 AM

Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
Since I'm restoring my JL8 car as a TransAm replica car, I'm wondering what shocks I should use on the car. Did GM offer Koni shocks or any other brand over the counter for road racing purposes? If so, does anyone know the part #'s or if there's any chance of locating these shocks?

Belair62 12-09-2002 01:48 AM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
I just read an article about the Penske Camaro in MCR and it stated they had Koni shocks with a Chevrolet part number.

Keith Tedford 12-09-2002 02:16 AM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
I believe Pete Estes '68 Z/28 convertible had them.

John Brown 12-09-2002 12:56 PM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
There were some Koni spiral shocks on ebay a few months back.

supcarbob 12-11-2002 04:26 AM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
Pontiac Firebird offered Koni shocks as an RPO(regular production option) in 1968 and 1969 as- Koni , adjustable shocks front + rear, upc #634 with a price list of $52.66.I am sure a Pontiac parts book would list part numbers.I will try to look up and post.

supcarbob 12-11-2002 06:40 PM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
#9791593 front 1968-69 group 7.345 Firebird
#9792749 rear 1968 group 7.345 " "
#9798458 rear 1969 group 7.345 " "
This info is from Pontiac parts book dated in 1975

Jeff H 12-11-2002 08:24 PM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
Thanks for the information. That basically tells me I can put some Koni shocks on my car and at least be period correct like the Stahl headers, Minilite wheels and crossram.

FIAracer 12-11-2002 10:14 PM

Re: Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?
 
During restorations of vintage road racers I've found some of the older Konis to be dated. Month and year such as 6-67 and stamped towards the bottom. Both on the single adjustable and double adjustable type Konis.


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