The Ford Barn

Scott F. · 11-25-2017, 01:53 PM

Hi guys,
I spoke with a guy today that has what he said are a set of NOS Model A shocks and arms. Would these have any more value than a rebuilt set of original shocks? I dont know anything else about the shocks. He did say that the original Ford boxes were no longer with them because over the years they had been destroyed. Mainly just curious on thoughts because I don't think I have ever seen a NOS set of Ford shocks for sale before.
Thanks,
Scott

redmodelt · 11-25-2017, 02:12 PM

Did you talk to him via the internet or in person/phone? I would be wanting to see photos. there is lots of NOS stuff still out there, so why not some shocks. What he could be calling NOS might include new old stock replacements. They still might need to come apart to clean them out. The lube could turn to gel and be clogging up the inner works. Oh I would want to see how they look around the shafts. They could be painted originals that are junk.
You really never know till you see them.

F.M. · 11-25-2017, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott F.

Hi guys,
I spoke with a guy today that has what he said are a set of NOS Model A shocks and arms. Would these have any more value than a rebuilt set of original shocks? I dont know anything else about the shocks. He did say that the original Ford boxes were no longer with them because over the years they had been destroyed. Mainly just curious on thoughts because I don't think I have ever seen a NOS set of Ford shocks for sale before.
Thanks,
Scott

If the say "Made in Chicago" they are later re-pops..

darrylkmc · 11-25-2017, 03:07 PM

Scott,

If the shocks are stamped US PAT. NO. 3613842 and MADE IN CHICAGO ILL. than they were made by Pete Busiak and are Not NOS.

Last l looked there was a set of these on eBay advertised as NOS.

Look carefully.

Darryl in Fairbanks

Scott F. · 11-25-2017, 03:19 PM

He said they have the Ford script on them. I dont know if that means anything or not.
Scott

Scott F. · 11-25-2017, 03:20 PM

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We talked on the phone. He doesnt have a computer.
Scott

darrylkmc · 11-25-2017, 03:31 PM

Scott,

Pete Busiak shocks have a Ford Script on the cover, along with previously mentioned Pat # and Chicago.

Here are three links to previous threads on the subject, including photos.

Hope this helps to identify what the fellow is selling.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Busiak

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Busiak

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Busiak

Darryl in Fairbanks

Scott F. · 11-25-2017, 03:45 PM

Thanks Darryl. I will take a look at the links.
Scott

darrylkmc · 11-25-2017, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott F.

We talked on the phone. He doesnt have a computer.
Scott

This sounds just like a Scam to me.

I suggest studying what original shocks look like, plus l would want to see the NOS examples in Person.

Darryl in Fairbanks

Scott F. · 11-25-2017, 04:37 PM

He lives 25 miles from me. I might go see them and help him advertise them. He is mid 70's. IF they are original N O S whats a value range. He is asking for these about what a repro set costs. Also, not everyone has a computer. Hard to believe but true.
Scott

Ron in Quincy · 11-25-2017, 04:44 PM

Scott,

The shock arms made by Busiak in Chicago are made of Brass not steel like the original arms.

A number of years ago, after Mr. Busiak passed away, his son was at the Turlock Swap Meet and selling compete sets of his father's shocks and arms, what was left in the inventory. The son was not going to keep his father's business going.

Ron

jw hash · 11-25-2017, 06:38 PM

if they are nos with ford script they will be 1928 up until December. and if they are real Model A nos shocks and arms my guess is one and half to two times what new reproduction cost. if he is that close to you, take some pictures and put them on here. you will find out right away what they are.

11-25-2017, 01:53 PM	#1
Scott F. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 100	NOS Ford Shocks Hi guys, I spoke with a guy today that has what he said are a set of NOS Model A shocks and arms. Would these have any more value than a rebuilt set of original shocks? I dont know anything else about the shocks. He did say that the original Ford boxes were no longer with them because over the years they had been destroyed. Mainly just curious on thoughts because I don't think I have ever seen a NOS set of Ford shocks for sale before. Thanks, Scott

11-25-2017, 02:12 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: NOS Ford Shocks Did you talk to him via the internet or in person/phone? I would be wanting to see photos. there is lots of NOS stuff still out there, so why not some shocks. What he could be calling NOS might include new old stock replacements. They still might need to come apart to clean them out. The lube could turn to gel and be clogging up the inner works. Oh I would want to see how they look around the shafts. They could be painted originals that are junk. You really never know till you see them. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

11-25-2017, 03:07 PM	#4
darrylkmc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 767	NOS Ford Shocks Scott, If the shocks are stamped US PAT. NO. 3613842 and MADE IN CHICAGO ILL. than they were made by Pete Busiak and are Not NOS. Last l looked there was a set of these on eBay advertised as NOS. Look carefully. Darryl in Fairbanks

11-25-2017, 03:19 PM	#5
Scott F. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 100	Re: NOS Ford Shocks He said they have the Ford script on them. I dont know if that means anything or not. Scott

11-25-2017, 03:20 PM	#6
Scott F. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 100	Re: NOS Ford Shocks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We talked on the phone. He doesnt have a computer. Scott

11-25-2017, 03:31 PM	#7
darrylkmc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 767	Re: NOS Ford Shocks Scott, Pete Busiak shocks have a Ford Script on the cover, along with previously mentioned Pat # and Chicago. Here are three links to previous threads on the subject, including photos. Hope this helps to identify what the fellow is selling. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Busiak https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Busiak https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Busiak Darryl in Fairbanks

11-25-2017, 03:45 PM	#8
Scott F. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 100	Re: NOS Ford Shocks Thanks Darryl. I will take a look at the links. Scott

11-25-2017, 04:37 PM	#10
Scott F. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 100	Re: NOS Ford Shocks He lives 25 miles from me. I might go see them and help him advertise them. He is mid 70's. IF they are original N O S whats a value range. He is asking for these about what a repro set costs. Also, not everyone has a computer. Hard to believe but true. Scott

11-25-2017, 04:44 PM	#11
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: NOS Ford Shocks Scott, The shock arms made by Busiak in Chicago are made of Brass not steel like the original arms. A number of years ago, after Mr. Busiak passed away, his son was at the Turlock Swap Meet and selling compete sets of his father's shocks and arms, what was left in the inventory. The son was not going to keep his father's business going. Ron

11-25-2017, 06:38 PM	#12
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: NOS Ford Shocks if they are nos with ford script they will be 1928 up until December. and if they are real Model A nos shocks and arms my guess is one and half to two times what new reproduction cost. if he is that close to you, take some pictures and put them on here. you will find out right away what they are.