| Steve's 48 Ford | -- 05-19-2010 @ 9:05 AM |
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I'm getting ready to install tube type shocks on my 48 Conv. I have a NOS Monroe rear shock kit, but no instructions. How do they mount?? I have both upper brackets for the front. Do you have to drill holes in frame to mount them?? I have one lower stud that bolts into axle but need another. Where can I find another stud?? Thanks
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| supereal | -- 05-19-2010 @ 3:18 PM |
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Attaching shock mounts depends on the design of the kit. We usually use the bolt-on type sold by Chassis Engineering. The Drake kits that I have seen require welding. The best place to get another lower stud would be the manufacturer of the kit. You might try Monroe. They are still around. The alternative, if unavailable, is to have a machine shop make a duplicate of the one you have. My '47 mounts the shocks with riveted fronts, and clamp-ons for the rear. The mounts must match the shocks to be used to allow proper travel without damaging the shocks.
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| shogun1940 | -- 05-19-2010 @ 4:20 PM |
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why tube shocks, they have to be mounted at 22 degree angle , pass. side in front, driver side in rear of the axle for good performance. Street rod mag just had good article on rebuilding houdaille shocks, I learned a lot if you want the month i will research it for you
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| Steve's 48 Ford | -- 05-19-2010 @ 5:40 PM |
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Shogun1940 These kits are NOS kits that I have so would be like factory I guess. Steve
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| ford38v8 | -- 05-19-2010 @ 5:54 PM |
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Shogun, That article would be most interesting to a great number of V8ers. If you could post it on this Forum, or jpeg it to send by email, we would all appreciate it! Thank you in advance, Alan
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| trjford8 | -- 05-19-2010 @ 7:17 PM |
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shogun40, just for info the 48 Fords used tube shocks. The old style(Houdaille) shocks were discontinued in late 1947.
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| shogun1940 | -- 05-20-2010 @ 6:22 PM |
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I will have to get the article and date, even thow i scaned it, I can not find it, its worse than trying to find something in my barn
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| EdB | -- 05-20-2010 @ 6:34 PM |
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Article Title: Shock Value For Hot Rods Model A Houdaille Units Photo http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/0907sr_the_technology_behind_shocks/photo_11.html
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| bg33 | -- 12-03-2010 @ 5:35 AM |
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Hi I just join the forum. I'm in France and I bought a V48 roadster recently. I'm looking for the Houdaille chock absorbers. May be have you still them? Kr
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| supereal | -- 12-03-2010 @ 8:26 AM |
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Bon jour, and welcome to the Club. Look at www.applehydraulics.com They sell rebuilt lever shocks.
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| edscoupe | -- 12-03-2010 @ 7:11 PM |
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I have 48 ford built in march of48 no tube shocks i'm 2nd owner.
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| supereal | -- 12-04-2010 @ 7:15 AM |
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My late built '47 has tubes, front and rear.
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