Houdaille (who'-dye) shock history

[dick lyons]

Bill, thanks for the reply. I looked ata 47 2 dr. for sale in my area on sat. and it has tube shocks. old henry has em, so I thougt what the heck! BUT REALLY, IS ONE TYPE BETTER THAN THE OTHER? YOU ARE THE GURU ON THESE SO GIVE US SOME INPUT. THANKS, DICK.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by dick lyons

Bill, thanks for the reply. I looked ata 47 2 dr. for sale in my area on sat. and it has tube shocks. old henry has em, so I thougt what the heck! BUT REALLY, IS ONE TYPE BETTER THAN THE OTHER? YOU ARE THE GURU ON THESE SO GIVE US SOME INPUT. THANKS, DICK.

Dick, The 1947 models saw the change over begin. Supposedly, all 48's were to have tube shocks. However, in reality, some 48's did leave the factory with Houdaille shocks.
Keep in mind that numerous conversions were done through the years to these cars. Many years ago, the conversion was very cost effective vs. replacing the lever arm shocks.
Tube shocks will offer a better and more stable ride than the lever-arm type shocks. Especially considering the modern technologies available (gas filled, etc.).