<VV> Fwd: Bilstein Shocks for Late Model Corvairs

[Bruce Schug]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Sethracer at aol.com
> Date: July 2, 2009 2:48:31 AM EDT
> Subject: Re: <VV> Bilstein Shocks for Late Model Corvairs
>
>
> In a message dated 7/1/2009 11:10:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> chelvis at camano.net writes:
>
> Hi  John:
>
> After talking with the Bilstein rep we were able to cross  reference
> KYB PN KG 5476 to Bilstein PN : B46-1738-H1.
>
> The KYB PN is  advertised as being the application for a LM front  
> shock.
>
> Bilstein  shows this shock as used on Honda Passport and some Isuzus
> and  Subarus.
> Cannot verify if it can be installed on a Corvair without   
> modification
> to
> any of the attach points.
>
> Still looking  for a rear shock to cross reference.
>
> Bill  Chellis
>
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> I have a set of four Bilsteins which came off a late model Corvair.
>
> Fronts are marked 288002111 and 288002069
> Rears are marked 49301131049 and 49301131376
>
> My guess would be the last three numbers are serializing, with the  
> Part
> numbers ahead. But that is just a guess. It could be all serial  
> numbers! All
> of  the shocks had a "76" stamped next to the "Bilstein" stamp. That  
> may be
> the  vintage..  I will clean them up and look for more numbers  
> tomorrow.
> Good luck.
>
>
>
> Seth  Emerson
>
> C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro, Corvette
>