Shock absorber identification?
 

I have the opportunity to purchase the unwanted parts from a 31 Coupe that is being made into a hot rod. Unfortunately it is (was) a very nice car. He will only be keeping the body, doors, rear fenders and frame. The rest he is wanting to sell as one lot and does not want to part out individually. I plan on purchasing them, keeping some and selling the majority of whats left.
It has all four shock absorbers. They all look nice but I'm not familiar with this particular style. At least they are not the type that would have come with my AA. Are they correct or after market?

Thanks

Re: Shock absorber identification?
 

Looks like a later Ford shock, not model A Ford.

Note that it is hitting the brake rods.

Re: Shock absorber identification?
 

Here is a photo of a Model A Ford shock absorber

Re: Shock absorber identification?
 

Definitely later 30's Ford

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Thanks. I didn't think that they were right.

Re: Shock absorber identification?
 

Looks like a 1940 ford or 46 style

Re: Shock absorber identification?
 

they are ford replacements listed in the post war parts books made like the 40s shocks

since it is a newer design it can be a function improvement, probably with the improved spring loaded seals, possibly with temperature compensation

Re: Shock absorber identification?
 

I had these on my 29 Roadster when I got her, they stick out far enough to bend the crap out of the brake rods, so badly that I must think the car came to a screeching stop after the first big bump. After that someone adjusted the rods to "work" ... when I took my first ride, the rods were so springy that I nearly went through the first intersection!

They may have been a replacement but they were NOT AN IMPROVEMENT.