Cocktail Shakers

[vintageracer]

Shakers were a CHEAP fix by GM to solve harmonic's issues with the "Hurry Up and Get to Market Mustang Alternative" called the Camaro. The shakers are gone on the front of most 1 gen Camaro's/Firebird convertibles due to accident damage as they were not replaced. The car was still road and drove OK and their owner's did not know the difference as by then it was and still is "Just An Old Car"!

The shakers are specific for each corner on a Camaro and are specific for each corner on a Firebird. The fronts are different between the Camaro and Firebird. The function is the same and the appearance is very similar it's the mounting brackets that are different. By the way the shakers typically weight 25 lbs. each and are full of oil.

Shakers originated on the Corvair to solve the harmonic driveability issues. Corvair technology applied to the F Body to reduce a similar harmonic's problem that was perceived to be not acceptable to customers. Not all solutions are "High Tech" at GM.

Especially in the 1960's!

Shakers sell good IF the mounting brackets are still in good condition. $75-$150 each. Front's are worth more than rears and Camaro shakers are worth more than Firebird shakers.