35 ford coupe replacement front shock?

[Solo_909]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

THESE are the NOS '47-'48 type from FORD. Those that I have pictured above are early aftermarket. They can still be found on eBay and at swap meets. Personally, I'd use that picture I posted above and advertise in the "WANTED" section here on the 'Barn, and on the HAMB. DD

What are they called??

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Solo_909

What are they called??

There are a pair of THESE on eBay right now. Listed so that you can "BUY IT NOW" for $50! Click the link below for the eBay listing! DD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1947-1948-FO...3D361976988744

[Jakno]

V8 COOPMAN- Will the NOS 47/48 shock mounts work if you just want to convert the shocks from Houd to tube type shocks on a standard suspension setup ?

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Jakno

V8 COOPMAN- Will the NOS 47/48 shock mounts work if you just want to convert the shocks from Houd to tube type shocks on a standard suspension setup ?

Within reason.........YES! Keep in mind that any time we use the word "convert", some modification and re-work is usually involved. The whole idea here is to get the UPPER mount for the tube shock elevated to a point that a reasonable-length tube shock can be safely and efficiently mounted. The '47-'48 mount MAY necessitate SOME mods in mounting to effectively afford the correct geometry for the situation (since this is NOT a '47-'48 Ford), or the particular car being modified. DD

[Jakno]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Well, it sits just friggen' "RIGHT" for my taste! In addition, when there's seemingly not enough room for tube shocks to work, hot rodders with just a little "vision" have been using extenders (like the one pictured below) for decades. They are available from many of the "hot rod" supply houses, and bolt-on using the original shock mounting holes. Tube shocks on that car are very "do-able"! DD

The instructions with these after market shock mounts for a 35/36 chassis say to remove the stock "perch bolts" and replace with the bolts provided.
When I look at what I believe are my original perch bolts and the thought of removing them with everything still attached, I get beyond concerned and question doing this.
Has anyone installed these with good results ? ..... Thanks

[V8COOPMAN]

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Can you tell why the original bolts need to be removed and replaced? Are you not able to adequately mount the bottom of the shocks? A few more details or pictures would surely help us to help you. To attempt to remove the stock perch bolts with the axle under the car is just about un-thinkable. DD

[Solo_909]

I found some used old ones thanks to coopman and they bolted right in. No issues what so ever.

[Jakno]

Originally Posted by Solo_909

I found some used old ones thanks to coopman and they bolted right in. No issues what so ever.

Solo, can you show me a picture of where your shocks bolt up on the bottom ?. Thanks

[JSeery]

For the folks that like the photos upright.

[rich b]

Originally Posted by Jakno

Solo, can you show me a picture of where your shocks bolt up on the bottom ?. Thanks

Here are a couple pictures Solo posted on an earlier thread on these shocks. Don't know if these are trimmed '35-'36 perch bolts or later bolts. Also have seen the dual eye perch bolts from the later '40's used with tube shocks. Many of the ones I have seen had shock studs that fit the taper in perch bolt eye.

[Jakno]

Originally Posted by rich b

Here are a couple pictures Solo posted on an earlier thread on these shocks. Don't know if these are trimmed '35-'36 perch bolts or later bolts. Also have seen the dual eye perch bolts from the later '40's used with tube shocks. Many of the ones I have seen had shock studs that fit the taper in perch bolt eye.

Thanks for those pictures. Perfect, it's what I was hoping. I'll have those puppies on tomorrow morning.

[Solo_909]

Originally Posted by Jakno

Solo, can you show me a picture of where your shocks bolt up on the bottom ?. Thanks

I just used the stock wishbone shock bolts and the top. I didn't have to do anything to either. Everything just bolted right in.

[Detonator]

If you're okay with aftermarket, Chassis Engineering makes a tube shock conversion kit for your car. They use an extended shackle bolt as a lower locating point for their shock. The upright is strong, it bolts on in two planes.

CE makes good stuff, been doing it for years. P/N is AR-2037

You'll have to disassemble your spring and shackles again to install.