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| | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | So I have decided to install the shocks in the original position but I need to know if the upper mount is bolted on the frame or riveted or welded on the frame at the top. I had one and ordered a new one. rear suspension.. It looks like it could have been bolted or pop-riveted. But not showing the bolts for sale like in other things I am not sure.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,012 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT | | Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,012 | Ron,
According to the "General Description" paragraphs of Section 2-3 (Shock Absorbers) of the 1954 Shop Manual the rear shocks "Attachment at the upper end is to a bracket riveted to the frame.".
That was how the came from the factory. Since yours were removed at one point, the easiest method to reinstall them would be to bolt them back on using appropriate grade hardware.
Not very likely you will find a shop that can/will rivet them back on correctly unless you have a very deep pocket.
Dan
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | Bolt them on! Grade 8 bolts. I did that on my 49. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | Thanks all. I had thought they had been riveted back in the day. I am now waiting for the new bracket to get it done.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | Anybody, what to speculate on the length of the bolts?
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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