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RalphM · 08-24-2021, 12:44 PM

Converting to 47 over to airplane shocks, I already have the 1948 style upper mounts. I’m looking for the stud that goes in where the original shock would have, but will fit the modern shocks. Does anybody sell these?
Picture shows where they go, the little Mickey Mouse ears right above the axle. One side holds sway bar, other holds shock.

RalphM · 08-24-2021, 01:02 PM

Like this

Ggmac · 08-24-2021, 01:13 PM

I think I purchased mine from speedway. It may have been in the racers catalog for some reason . Ill see if I can find the part numbers

RalphM · 08-24-2021, 05:30 PM

Thanks, yeah I’ve seen where people will just drill a hole through the axle and put a standard shock mount in but I didn’t want to do that unless I have to.

rich b · 08-24-2021, 06:39 PM

Looks like your front end is out in the picture; why not get a '48 axle with the hole for a shock stud; not like they are rare or in high demand.

The '48 frame mounts are also set for a shock located in front of the axle; also locates the shocks at a better angle as compared as hooking them above perch bolt does.

mercman from oz · 08-24-2021, 07:00 PM

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Lawson Cox · 08-24-2021, 07:01 PM

Go to Joe's Auto parts. He sells the conversion kit, maybe he will sell you the studs only.

RalphM · 08-24-2021, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich b

Looks like your front end is out in the picture; why not get a '48 axle with the hole for a shock stud; not like they are rare or in high demand.

The '48 frame mounts are also set for a shock located in front of the axle; also locates the shocks at a better angle as compared as hooking them above perch bolt does.

Well originally it had a 48 axle in it with the holes in the axle for the shock mounts. But that axle was bent and I found this one to replace it with.

Yes I’ve seen the kits at Joe’s, he uses homemade perch pin that looks similar to the ones I have. Thanks, maybe I’ll give them a call.

08-24-2021, 01:13 PM	#3
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Source for 47 lower front shock studs?? I think I purchased mine from speedway. It may have been in the racers catalog for some reason . Ill see if I can find the part numbers

08-24-2021, 05:30 PM	#4
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Source for 47 lower front shock studs?? Thanks, yeah I’ve seen where people will just drill a hole through the axle and put a standard shock mount in but I didn’t want to do that unless I have to.

08-24-2021, 06:39 PM	#5
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,825	Re: Source for 47 lower front shock studs?? Looks like your front end is out in the picture; why not get a '48 axle with the hole for a shock stud; not like they are rare or in high demand. The '48 frame mounts are also set for a shock located in front of the axle; also locates the shocks at a better angle as compared as hooking them above perch bolt does.

08-24-2021, 07:00 PM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Source for 47 lower front shock studs?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Larger picture of Ralph's 1947 Ford Front-end in question.

08-24-2021, 07:01 PM	#7
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