Shock Absorbers

[Glenn C.]

Am I correct in saying, that the early Model A came out with the "Hasler Friction Shock" rather than the "Houdaile" shock that we are familiar with today.
What month in 28 was the change made to the Houdaile shock ?

 

[JoeWay]

That would be news to me. My understanding is that the transition was from NO shocks to hydraulic shocks, VERY early in production--possibly even before any were released for sale.

The first mention of shocks in the Service Bulletins is in the first bulletin, dated January 1928, on page 205. The bulletin discusses adjustment, care, and lubrication of hydraulic shocks.

Joe