The Ford Barn

1crosscut · 02-09-2017, 11:27 PM

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

160B · 02-09-2017, 11:33 PM

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

Note that it is hitting the brake rods.

160B · 02-09-2017, 11:46 PM

Here is a photo of a Model A Ford shock absorber

midgetracer · 02-10-2017, 04:40 AM

Definitely later 30's Ford

1crosscut · 02-10-2017, 06:55 AM

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

vulture · 02-10-2017, 07:39 AM

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Looks like a 1940 ford or 46 style

Kurt in NJ · 02-10-2017, 08:17 AM

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

Mark W. · 02-10-2017, 12:34 PM

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.

02-09-2017, 11:33 PM	#2
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Shock absorber identification? Looks like a later Ford shock, not model A Ford. Note that it is hitting the brake rods. __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

02-10-2017, 04:40 AM	#4
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,242	Re: Shock absorber identification? Definitely later 30's Ford

02-10-2017, 06:55 AM	#5
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,011	Re: Shock absorber identification? Thanks. I didn't think that they were right. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

02-10-2017, 07:39 AM	#6
vulture Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: In the shop Posts: 359	Re: Shock absorber identification? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like a 1940 ford or 46 style __________________ Wanted Roadster Pick up thank you COLOR]

02-10-2017, 08:17 AM	#7
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,556	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

02-10-2017, 12:34 PM	#8
Mark W. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 342	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.