Did Chevrolet offer Koni shocks for road racing?

Jeff H · #1 12-09-2002, 01:39 AM

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 · #2 12-09-2002, 01:48 AM

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 · #3 12-09-2002, 02:16 AM

I believe Pete Estes '68 Z/28 convertible had them.

**John Brown** · #4 12-09-2002, 12:56 PM

There were some Koni spiral shocks on ebay a few months back.

**supcarbob** · #5 12-11-2002, 04:26 AM

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** · #6 12-11-2002, 06:40 PM

#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 · #7 12-11-2002, 08:24 PM

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 · #8 12-11-2002, 10:14 PM

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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