Shock Absorber Identification

[Al 29Tudor]

Hello Barners - I have a problem,
I'm attempting to re-build my 1929 Tudor shocks and have the kits on hand. But, the shocks do not match the new parts, or catalogs pictures or the Repair Manual. They have different Needle Valves, and Air Vent pattern and no 1 9/16 hex pattern on the Flange Cover. Can someone tell me what kind of shocks I have?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Al Leach

 

[Al 29Tudor]

Hello Barners - I have a problem,
I'm attempting to re-build my 1929 Tudor shocks and have the kits on hand. But, the shocks do not match the new parts, or catalogs pictures or the Repair Manual. They have different Needle Valves, and Air Vent pattern and no 1 9/16 hex pattern on the Flange Cover. Can someone tell me what kind of shocks I have?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Al Leach

Sorry about the images - I think they are attached now.

 

[Bill in NJ]

They are a repro shock made in Illinois. Some people have rebuilt them. I am sure they will chime in.

 

[Al 29Tudor]

Thanks Bill,
I thought they might have been from a later model Ford. Now I'll search out the manufacturer in Ill.
Thanks again,
Al Leach

 

[Bill in NJ]

He is no longer in business. I think they were sold in the 1980s.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

My shocks work great, looks smooth, like brand new, NO lettering except for Ford, in an oval just below filler plug. has a square adjusting screw head. My 16" hub caps are made in Argentina, maybe the shocks are Argentina too???
Bill W.

 

[darrylkmc]

Al 29Tudor

I have two sets that I purchased from Antique Auto and Parts by Pete in the early 80's. One set has bases made from brass, the other is cast iron.

Here is a link to a previous thread the shocks that you have.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57601

I attached a copy of Pete Buciak's ad from Cars and Parts Magazine.

Darryl in Fairbanks

 

[Al 29Tudor]

Darryl,
Those are the shocks I have except with cast iron bases. I compared the patent No's. and they match the No's. on the site you mentioned. For now I'll just change the fluid and set them all to the most firm setting. Comparing the pictures of the inside designs of the original and aftermarket they look very different.
The Barn is great! It's made great by all you guys willing to freely share your knowledge. Thank you all very much.
Al Leach

 

[Steve Wastler]

I thought those shocks were sealed and adding fluid did nothing, and don't believe they are rebuildable.

 

[Al 29Tudor]

I thought those shocks were sealed and adding fluid did nothing, and don't believe they are rebuildable.

Hi Steve,
Someone suggested that they might be re-buildable but with parts unavailable I wouldn't know where to start. But they do have a filler plug to drain and refill fluid.

 

[darrylkmc]

Pete's shocks are not sealed, although the hard parts are not available you can obtain the three "O" rings at any hydraulic repair shop.

Darryl in Fairbanks