28-32 N.O.S. shocks

[petehoovie]

The correct part numbers for Model A shock absorbers are A-18015-B and A-18016-B. The A-18015-B is a clockwise rotation shock for the right front and left rear. The A-18016-B is a anti clockwise shock for the left front and right rear of the car. The shock pictured is not Model A.

 

[Lincolnville]

Attached is a picture of a '32 shock. Note the ring. The pen cap is pointing to the ring.

For additional information on '32 shocks see the discussion titled: '32 thermostatically controlled shocks

 

[woodiewagon46]

What are we looking at, Model A has the same ring?

 

[DavidG]

A Model A shock is 1/4 " less in height, is manually adjustable, and does not have the cavities on the back like the '32 shock shown in #22 above.

 

[petehoovie]

Attached is a picture of a '32 shock. Note the ring. The pen cap is pointing to the ring.

For additional information on '32 shocks see the discussion titled: '32 thermostatically controlled shocks

 

[Lincolnville]

Chapter 23 of the Model A Restoration Guidelines & Judging Standards has excellent photographs of 1931 and prior shocks.

 

[NealinCA]

What are we looking at, Model A has the same ring?

Like David stated, they are a 1938 and later service replacement shock. In that it is the later 38 and newer design shock, with the early style shaft that will accept 28-32 clamp on arms. These would have been auto parts store replacement shocks. I have used a few sets on driver quality 32 Fords.