1956 Sebring Corvette Houdaille Shock Brackets?

[Tom W.]

While surfing the internet a few nights ago I came across an article by David Bartush that had pictures of the Houdaille frame shock brackets used on the 1956 Sebring Corvettes. Before I could save the article, someone else used the computer and it was gone. Now I can't find it.
Does anyone have a drawing, photo, etc. of either the frame shock clamshell brackets or the Houdaille shock mounting bracket on the leaf spring shock plate for the Sebring cars? If not, does anyone know how to contact Mr. Bartush?
John Neas and Joe Trybulec have offered an inspection of their cars which have the Houdaille shocks. I was hoping a picture or blueprint drawings could give me a head start in building these before meeting with them.
Thanks for any help you could give.

[Tom P.]

Re: 1956 Sebring Corvette Houdaille Shock Brackets?

Nope, but if I were in Tulsa, I'd take pictures of John's Sebring car and shocks and send them to you.

John,
It's your turn.

[Bill M.]

Re: 1956 Sebring Corvette Houdaille Shock Brackets?

While surfing the internet a few nights ago I came across an article by David Bartush that had pictures of the Houdaille frame shock brackets used on the 1956 Sebring Corvettes. Before I could save the article, someone else used the computer and it was gone. Now I can't find it.

Restorer Volume 14, no. 4, pp. 16-19

[John N.]

Re: 1956 Sebring Corvette Houdaille Shock Brackets?

While surfing the internet a few nights ago I came across an article by David Bartush that had pictures of the Houdaille frame shock brackets used on the 1956 Sebring Corvettes. Before I could save the article, someone else used the computer and it was gone. Now I can't find it.
Does anyone have a drawing, photo, etc. of either the frame shock clamshell brackets or the Houdaille shock mounting bracket on the leaf spring shock plate for the Sebring cars? If not, does anyone know how to contact Mr. Bartush?
John Neas and Joe Trybulec have offered an inspection of their cars which have the Houdaille shocks. I was hoping a picture or blueprint drawings could give me a head start in building these before meeting with them.
Thanks for any help you could give.

Tom
Use one of your frequent flyer tickets and go to the NCRS Regional at Joplin April 28-30. there will be two or three cars there with the original shocks. Great event!!! You can call me on cell, Saturday, and I will take pictures.
Regards

[John N.]

Re: 1956 Sebring Corvette Houdaille Shock Brackets?

Tom,

Here are several pictures of the Houdaille Shock Brackets.

Regards

[Tom W.]

Re: 1956 Sebring Corvette Houdaille Shock Brackets?

Thanks John, This is exactly what I needed. I really will come to see your car eventually. Since mine isn't running yet, any chance you need someone to stretch the legs on yours?
While I'm passing out thank you's.....
Bill Maschinter.....I have to load up my NCRS Driveline discs and check out the article you referenced.
Tom Parsons....Brakes done,clearances good...road test to follow
Joe Trybulec....pictures of the unrestored version are awesome! Believe it or not I had a set of Traction Masters in my pile of old parts...brackets and original decals also.
Loren Lundberg....great reading and RPO part numbers to boot! You always have the ability to help me transcend time.
John Baldwin...best technical guru a guy could have. My Sebring #1 wingman.
Dick Robinson...great advisor with patience that I lack.
Mike McCagh...introduced me to NCRS in 1975 and exposed me to some of the greatest people I will ever meet.
Hope I can get this car done in the next twelve months.
Regards,
Tom