front shocks

[PS1959]

Hi, can anyone point me in the direction of some new front shocks for my C70 (1972) please?

[Diesel Dave]

Make sure you know what the top fitting is, in case they have been swapped in the past.

They should be the awkward type secured by an M6 nut vertically inside a hollow in the leg (these tend to be a real pain to remove when rusty and covered in mud).

There were replacements available on eBay a while back, stronger springs and under-damped but better than worn out originals.

[PS1959]

You're not kidding, they were an absolute pig to remove, and in doing so, my mate mangled the threads
hence the need for replacement. The intention was to take them out in order to be the outer frame treated
and powder coated, but it looks like an expensive job!
Thanks for the advice, appreciated

[Diesel Dave]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261240450309

[Hightechpete]

I've got a vietnamese set in the shed, should be as new, they were no better than the worn out originals. I'll dig them out if you want them. Also I'm not too far from Baglan.

[PS1959]

Thanks, that sounds brill! Let me know how much you want for them

[PS1959]

Hi Pete

There's a good chance of me being in your neck of the woods tomorrow, if not next weekend.

[PS1959]

Hi Pete

There's a good chance of me being in your neck of the woods tomorrow, if not next weekend.

[Hightechpete]

Just checked, yup still got them and they are almost as new. I did a lot of experimenting with different springs etc. all to no avail, I eventually fitted a set of later forks.
I'll take whatever you are happy to pay.
PM sent.