I doubt that the welded bracket above where the shock is now mounted is the original. It would likely be a stamped steel bracket riveted to the frame. I'd guess it would be very similar to the shock mounts on an AD truck. See attached pic.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.