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A31Woody · 01-24-2017, 11:53 PM

Just noticed I have two different front shock arm styles. One has lettering on it (similar to the rear arms) the other has no lettering and what appears to be a seam in the back. The letterless one is also bent differently. I'm assuming the letter-less one is a repro. Correct?

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Brentwood Bob · 01-25-2017, 12:27 AM

Both look to be originals. right one earlier, left one is later. What is your build date?
Judging standards will show the correct ones for your year.
Bob

A31Woody · 01-25-2017, 12:42 AM

Interesting... it's a March '31. Not a fine point restoration. Doing a preservation / driver...

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Ron in Quincy · 01-25-2017, 10:46 AM

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If a driving "A" and not going to be judged, why spend the money for the correct arms ?

I myself have a couple of driving "A's" but for me, even though they will not be judged, I like to have everything correct for the month and year of the "A".

You will have to make the decision !!!!

Ron

01-24-2017, 11:53 PM	#1
A31Woody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 136	Front shock arm differences Just noticed I have two different front shock arm styles. One has lettering on it (similar to the rear arms) the other has no lettering and what appears to be a seam in the back. The letterless one is also bent differently. I'm assuming the letter-less one is a repro. Correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Our 1931 Station Wagon: Originally restored in 1962, redone in the early 1980's, brought back to life in 1997 and refreshed in 2016/2017. Check out the progress at a31woody.com

01-25-2017, 12:27 AM	#2
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: Front shock arm differences Both look to be originals. right one earlier, left one is later. What is your build date? Judging standards will show the correct ones for your year. Bob

01-25-2017, 12:42 AM	#3
A31Woody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 136	Re: Front shock arm differences Interesting... it's a March '31. Not a fine point restoration. Doing a preservation / driver... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Our 1931 Station Wagon: Originally restored in 1962, redone in the early 1980's, brought back to life in 1997 and refreshed in 2016/2017. Check out the progress at a31woody.com

01-25-2017, 10:46 AM	#4
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Front shock arm differences Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If a driving "A" and not going to be judged, why spend the money for the correct arms ? I myself have a couple of driving "A's" but for me, even though they will not be judged, I like to have everything correct for the month and year of the "A". You will have to make the decision !!!! Ron