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Fred A · 01-01-2024, 02:36 PM

In the Pre-War "Chassis Book" shocks seem to be listed as 40-1 and 41 for those years, with 01A then 11A respectively. Being ass deep in 01A parts, would be pleased to use those, if needed on a 11A. As soon as the ground dries out, I may crawl under 11A to ID the shocks and also read the rear gear stamping for good measure. Thanks: Fred A

PS: As a big user of original Houdailles, the shocks for a '40 are in good supply at local swap meets, and I'm getting better at finding promising cores. If only the links were as easy.
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Kube · 01-01-2024, 03:13 PM

Fred,
It seems to me the center-to-center distance on a '41 shock is a bit wider than a '40.
Also, '40 shocks have smaller diameter bodies than '41 shocks; about 3/8" smaller diameter.
I'm certain the arms ('41) are also different than '40.
I do not believe they ('40) are a direct replacement for '41.
Links come up for sale fairly often. I'd check with Michael Driskell if I were in need.
1941 was a bit odd in that front links were 4 3/4" long while the rear links were 4" long.
Correct '40 shocks, especially rear shocks are quite rare.

TJ · 01-01-2024, 03:58 PM

Fred the different part numbers may be the fact the '40 shocks were also used on the '41 pickups. The '41 pickup used the '40 frame and running gear.

Fred A · 01-03-2024, 01:36 AM

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As TJ pointed out, the '41 pickup is just a '40 with engine options, therefore just explains my making a mystery where there is an answer. lying on my back under the '41, the larger shocks were not noticed. Thought I really had something.
The declared rarity of the rear shocks for the 01A may trigger my hoarder gene (scientific proof exists). I found more fine rears after I put work into some lesser candidates, but they are all lefts. Thanks: Fred A

01-01-2024, 02:36 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	1941 Shocks, Early/Late? In the Pre-War "Chassis Book" shocks seem to be listed as 40-1 and 41 for those years, with 01A then 11A respectively. Being ass deep in 01A parts, would be pleased to use those, if needed on a 11A. As soon as the ground dries out, I may crawl under 11A to ID the shocks and also read the rear gear stamping for good measure. Thanks: Fred A PS: As a big user of original Houdailles, the shocks for a '40 are in good supply at local swap meets, and I'm getting better at finding promising cores. If only the links were as easy. FA Last edited by Fred A; 01-01-2024 at 02:45 PM. Reason: After thought

01-01-2024, 03:13 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,008	Re: 1941 Shocks, Early/Late? Fred, It seems to me the center-to-center distance on a '41 shock is a bit wider than a '40. Also, '40 shocks have smaller diameter bodies than '41 shocks; about 3/8" smaller diameter. I'm certain the arms ('41) are also different than '40. I do not believe they ('40) are a direct replacement for '41. Links come up for sale fairly often. I'd check with Michael Driskell if I were in need. 1941 was a bit odd in that front links were 4 3/4" long while the rear links were 4" long. Correct '40 shocks, especially rear shocks are quite rare. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

01-01-2024, 03:58 PM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1941 Shocks, Early/Late? Fred the different part numbers may be the fact the '40 shocks were also used on the '41 pickups. The '41 pickup used the '40 frame and running gear.

01-03-2024, 01:36 AM	#4
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: 1941 Shocks, Early/Late? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As TJ pointed out, the '41 pickup is just a '40 with engine options, therefore just explains my making a mystery where there is an answer. lying on my back under the '41, the larger shocks were not noticed. Thought I really had something. The declared rarity of the rear shocks for the 01A may trigger my hoarder gene (scientific proof exists). I found more fine rears after I put work into some lesser candidates, but they are all lefts. Thanks: Fred A