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Super88 · 10-25-2018, 08:14 PM

Can anyone id these shocks and tell me what car they would be for? A Google search for Houdaille shocks showed the body style, but I haven't found any photos that match the levers with multiple bends. The set on the right appear to be a left and right and the other set I believe are both rights. The balls on all of the levers bolt on. The levers move, but they're pretty crusty, so I haven't located any numbers I can read yet. Any info appreciated.

Bob C · 10-25-2018, 08:27 PM

Looks like V8 shocks. The ones on the right have the arms bent to fit the
Model A front. They will bend the brake rods because they stick out to far.

Bob

Super88 · 10-26-2018, 09:09 AM

Thanks Bob C. They were in a box with some other Model A parts, so that's probably how they were used. I had never seen an arm like the set on the right. I looked for signs that they had been heated and bent, but didn't see any. Were those possibly an aftermarket accessory at some time?

Jim Brierley · 10-26-2018, 10:39 AM

I'm not sure of the years, but some of the earlier V8 shocks will bolt right on to the A frame, maybe only 32-24? They are bigger (thicker) than A shocks, with more damping power. Later ones have a wider bolt pattern.

30 Closed Cab PU · 10-26-2018, 12:30 PM

I have 1 or 2 shocks like on the left, if yours same as mine, mounting does not fit the bolt holes in the frame. Smaller diameter, more height. Were in a box of 20 or so shocks I inherited from my dad. Since he had a Model T at one time, perhaps they are a Model T shock?

The Master Cylinder · 10-26-2018, 01:39 PM

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I don't think Model T's had shocks. I believe Model A's were the first Ford cars to have shocks.

30 Closed Cab PU · 10-26-2018, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

I don't think Model T's had shocks. I believe Model A's were the first Ford cars to have shocks.

Thanks. Looks like they were an aftermarket accessory, the one I just saw on line by Hassler looks nothing like the Houdille shocks. Needed to do more research before posting on this one.

100IH · 10-27-2018, 07:32 PM

Most Hassler products were over load springs. I think any shocks were friction.

30 Closed Cab PU · 10-27-2018, 09:15 PM

Here is what I saw when I searched on the internet

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1336017355
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/124279.html?1265304010https://modeltfordfix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110

rogerkb1936 · 10-28-2018, 04:52 PM

I put V8 shocks on the rear of my 31 pickup,(they won't fit on front) and thot they were a hell of a deal. then I hit a bad pothole and immediately had nearly zero brakes. left rear brake rod was stuck on top of shock seizing everything up. so I would not recommend using them.

MAG · 10-28-2018, 05:37 PM

X2 on Post 2 and Post 10.

30 Closed Cab PU · 10-29-2018, 11:29 AM

Found this on FordGarage

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/shockidentification.htm

Super88 · 10-29-2018, 07:01 PM

Thanks for all the input. From the chart linked by 30 Closed Cab PU, I believe they're 36 or later as the bodies are not as smooth around the area where the levers attach. Next time I'm out in the garage I'll try to clean them up and try to find any markings and measure the distance between the mounting holes.

10-25-2018, 08:27 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,753	Re: What do I have here? Looks like V8 shocks. The ones on the right have the arms bent to fit the Model A front. They will bend the brake rods because they stick out to far. Bob

10-26-2018, 09:09 AM	#3
Super88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Corner of WI Posts: 169	Re: What do I have here? Thanks Bob C. They were in a box with some other Model A parts, so that's probably how they were used. I had never seen an arm like the set on the right. I looked for signs that they had been heated and bent, but didn't see any. Were those possibly an aftermarket accessory at some time?

10-26-2018, 10:39 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: What do I have here? I'm not sure of the years, but some of the earlier V8 shocks will bolt right on to the A frame, maybe only 32-24? They are bigger (thicker) than A shocks, with more damping power. Later ones have a wider bolt pattern.

10-26-2018, 12:30 PM	#5
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: What do I have here? I have 1 or 2 shocks like on the left, if yours same as mine, mounting does not fit the bolt holes in the frame. Smaller diameter, more height. Were in a box of 20 or so shocks I inherited from my dad. Since he had a Model T at one time, perhaps they are a Model T shock?

10-26-2018, 01:39 PM	#6
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 882	Re: What do I have here? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't think Model T's had shocks. I believe Model A's were the first Ford cars to have shocks. __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

10-27-2018, 07:32 PM	#8
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: What do I have here? Most Hassler products were over load springs. I think any shocks were friction.

10-27-2018, 09:15 PM	#9
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: What do I have here? Here is what I saw when I searched on the internet http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1336017355 http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/124279.html?1265304010https://modeltfordfix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110

10-28-2018, 04:52 PM	#10
rogerkb1936 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 825	Re: What do I have here? I put V8 shocks on the rear of my 31 pickup,(they won't fit on front) and thot they were a hell of a deal. then I hit a bad pothole and immediately had nearly zero brakes. left rear brake rod was stuck on top of shock seizing everything up. so I would not recommend using them.

10-28-2018, 05:37 PM	#11
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: What do I have here? X2 on Post 2 and Post 10. __________________ I noticed the harder I work the luckier I get!

10-29-2018, 11:29 AM	#12
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: What do I have here? Found this on FordGarage http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/shockidentification.htm

10-29-2018, 07:01 PM	#13
Super88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Corner of WI Posts: 169	Re: What do I have here? Thanks for all the input. From the chart linked by 30 Closed Cab PU, I believe they're 36 or later as the bodies are not as smooth around the area where the levers attach. Next time I'm out in the garage I'll try to clean them up and try to find any markings and measure the distance between the mounting holes.