Bentley Front Suspension

[pgrossman5077]

I have a 1946 Bentley that I converted to a streetrod. The front suspension is stock with the shocks being the lever-action type I believe the're called. They need to be rebuilt, as it feels like I hit a pothole with every small bump, but the technology would still be 1946.....I'd like to upgrade to one of the bolt on type shocks but not sure which one would work. I don't weld so that's why I'm looking for a bolt on conversion. I kept the steering on the RH side but that shouldn't interfere anyway. Any help or suggestions here would be appreciated.

[Hot Rod Roy]

If you're interested in rebuilding your lever action shocks, you might try A-1 Shock Absorber Co. Chicago. Their phone number is 800-344-1966. Another possibility: Apple Hydraulics, Calverton NY. They are at 800-882-7753. Or: Lever Shocks, Seattle WA, at 888-288-6234. Good luck with the exotic rod!

[Don Meyer]

Happy to see a Bently owner on the site.You are not going to find a bolt on kit for that car, but it would be a simple job for a fabrication shop to weld in shock mounts. I had a 53 Bently & currently have a 66 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.
I drove both cars for a while leaving them stock. The Bentley was rt hand drive & the suspension was in need of a rebuild . I replaced it with a 76 Caddy sub-frame (same as a Camaro but with bigger bakes). I also changed to a tilt Camaro steering column & master cylinder. It turned out to be a nice driving car. The Rolls I placed on a modified 1985 El Camino frame.

Keep us imformed as to what you do.....

I just noticed you a from Port C. If you need help let me know.