Hassler shock absorbers
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Philip Lawrence
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Hassler shock absorbers
What year were Hassler shock absorbers first introduced?
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Wayne Sheldon
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Re: Hassler shock absorbers
Hey there Phil!
The first year? I am not sure. I know the common later design was on the market in 1915. However, there was an earlier design, similar to the beehive springs, that looked similar, but with straight springs. I have only seen a few of those over all my years, and don't think they were made for very long. I would guess the earlier design was out in 1914, maybe 1913 at the earliest.
The first year? I am not sure. I know the common later design was on the market in 1915. However, there was an earlier design, similar to the beehive springs, that looked similar, but with straight springs. I have only seen a few of those over all my years, and don't think they were made for very long. I would guess the earlier design was out in 1914, maybe 1913 at the earliest.
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Philip Lawrence
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Re: Hassler shock absorbers
Thanks Wayne, I was asking because I have a large pile of Hassler parts. There is probably a couple of sets worth. I have a repro. 1923 Hassler catalog that shows the same design parts that I have. I was just wondering how early of a car they could authentically go on.
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Re: Hassler shock absorbers
These are the earlier designWayne Sheldon wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:38 pmHey there Phil!
The first year? I am not sure. I know the common later design was on the market in 1915. However, there was an earlier design, similar to the beehive springs, that looked similar, but with straight springs. I have only seen a few of those over all my years, and don't think they were made for very long. I would guess the earlier design was out in 1914, maybe 1913 at the earliest.
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One other style besides the Beehive and Pancake
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Wayne Sheldon
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Re: Hassler shock absorbers
Thank you for that Frank B!