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07-20-2023, 09:45 AM | #1 |
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1932 shock arms
Are the front and back shock arms on a 1932 Model B the same or are they different in length and look? The car I am restoring no longer had shock arms. I did a long search this morning and did not find a definitive answer.
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07-20-2023, 10:29 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1932 shock arms
Yes fronts and rears are completely different. Suggest you purchase the V8 Ford Club of America '32 Book ,a worthwhile investment.
1932 Ford Book, softbound (use Double book shipping rate) Regular price $64.00 The 1932 Ford Book, softbound: an all new look at the 1932 Ford in a two volume, 620 page, paperback book loaded with over 900 photos, illustrations and drawings, many in color. Great reviews in several current car hobby magazines and |
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07-20-2023, 11:53 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1932 shock arms
Front Shock Arms
Rear Shock Arm
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07-20-2023, 12:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1932 shock arms
From the book cited in #2 above.. The upper shock arm in the photo is for the front of '32 passenger cars and commercial vehicle and it is 6 5/8" in overall length. The lower arm in the photo is for the '32 rear shocks and it is 8 3/8" in overall length. The links on the left in the photo connect the ball end of the shock arms to the axles.
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07-20-2023, 12:14 PM | #6 |
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With respect, those are Model A shock arms. The '32 versions lack the shoulder behind the ball. |
07-20-2023, 12:22 PM | #7 |
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07-20-2023, 07:36 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1932 shock arms
Thank You, this is very helpful in finding the right arms. I do have David’s books and I think I reread chapter 10 several times but did not see the additional information provided above - especially the length of the front and back arm. .
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07-20-2023, 10:05 PM | #9 |
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You actually don't need the measurements as no other shock arms before or after the 1932 model year have the same exact appearance.
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07-21-2023, 06:38 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1932 shock arms
I'm with David, the shape of 32 arms (in detail) is a one year only deal . . .
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07-21-2023, 10:49 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1932 shock arms
So much of 1932 is "one year only".
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