Have rear shocks

[ed mazzola]

Did 1940 ford have rear shocks?

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[J Franklin]

Yes.

 

[mrtexas]

Did 1940 ford have rear shocks?

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Yes it had the largely ineffective houdaille round shocks with shock arms. You can buy modern airplane shocks and brackets however.

 

[J Franklin]

Yes it had the largely ineffective houdaille round shocks with shock arms. You can buy modern airplane shocks and brackets however.

Good or rebuilt original shocks work quite well and look right.

 

[DavidG]

They had them in the front too.

 

[fordor41]

I'm using rotary shocks on the front of my '31 Fordor. Work good plus they're adjustable for firmer or softer ride.

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

Good or rebuilt original shocks work quite well and look right.

I agree. Have had an original set that was rebuilt by Bill Wzorek on my 35 fordor for over six years and they are still working great.

 

[ford38v8]

Yes it had the largely ineffective houdaille round shocks with shock arms. You can buy modern airplane shocks and brackets however.

I'm surprised that you are not aware of the excellent reputation enjoyed by Houdalie shocks, and knee action shocks in general. Adjustable, rebuildable, and reliable, while airplane shocks are disposable after a comparatively short usable life.