The Ford Barn

langus480 · 04-10-2024, 11:15 PM

Hello all,

I noticed the shocks on my 1941 Ford Car has similar shocks as my 1931 Model A. Are they the same? Rated differently? What are the differences if any?

Brentwood Bob · 04-10-2024, 11:47 PM

Different. Not sure base mounting holes are even the same. Each year of model a, different suppliers, if authenticity is not your concern then limitless substitutes are worth experimenting, and money spent is not a concern. The model a judging standards, and restoration guidelines available thru the two national model a ford clubs would be your accurate source of correct original shocks information. I can sell you a restored set of originals for your 1931 today.

rotorwrench · 04-11-2024, 04:13 PM

Some of the chassis parts catalogs have good illustrations of all the different who-die shocks. There were a lot of differences as the Fords evolved. They finally offered piston or aircraft shocks as they called them back then but that wasn't till late 1947.

700rpm · 04-12-2024, 10:21 PM

I have restored originals on my 29 Tudor and Stipes on my 29 Business Coupe. I don’t notice any difference between the two. Neither offer much comfort. The old joke is "the passengers in a Model A are the shock absorbers." I find that to be true, especially on the neglected streets of Portland, OR.

Bill Cilker · 04-12-2024, 11:10 PM

The V8 shock stick out farther from the frame and will catch on the brake rods.

spdway1 · 04-12-2024, 11:16 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I was shocked to read these responses.

langus480 · 04-14-2024, 10:21 AM

I am shocked that you are shocked by all these responses. All great information as I had no idea the differences. Thanks all.

04-10-2024, 11:15 PM	#1
langus480 Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 56	Shocks difference Hello all, I noticed the shocks on my 1941 Ford Car has similar shocks as my 1931 Model A. Are they the same? Rated differently? What are the differences if any?

04-10-2024, 11:47 PM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,251	Re: Shocks difference Different. Not sure base mounting holes are even the same. Each year of model a, different suppliers, if authenticity is not your concern then limitless substitutes are worth experimenting, and money spent is not a concern. The model a judging standards, and restoration guidelines available thru the two national model a ford clubs would be your accurate source of correct original shocks information. I can sell you a restored set of originals for your 1931 today.

04-11-2024, 04:13 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,442	Re: Shocks difference Some of the chassis parts catalogs have good illustrations of all the different who-die shocks. There were a lot of differences as the Fords evolved. They finally offered piston or aircraft shocks as they called them back then but that wasn't till late 1947.

04-12-2024, 10:21 PM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,909	Re: Shocks difference I have restored originals on my 29 Tudor and Stipes on my 29 Business Coupe. I don’t notice any difference between the two. Neither offer much comfort. The old joke is "the passengers in a Model A are the shock absorbers." I find that to be true, especially on the neglected streets of Portland, OR. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

04-12-2024, 11:10 PM	#5
Bill Cilker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 398	Re: Shocks difference The V8 shock stick out farther from the frame and will catch on the brake rods. __________________ Bill Cilker, Jr Unrestored 190A Victoria 45B, 160B & 189A Victoria Association President

04-12-2024, 11:16 PM	#6
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,403	Re: Shocks difference Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was shocked to read these responses.

04-14-2024, 10:21 AM	#7
langus480 Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 56	Re: Shocks difference I am shocked that you are shocked by all these responses. All great information as I had no idea the differences. Thanks all.