1964 upper shock washer ?

[M W.]

Hi all,

Can someone look at the picture provided and tell me which upper shock washer appears to be the correct size? Both are reproduction and one is for 63-64 and the other is 65-67 but while having my car Flight Judged last weekend the judges claimed my 64 should have the larger 65-67 washer. Can't remember what was on it before I did all the work. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Craig Willetts

[Alan D.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Criag,
It's pn 5544049, from 64 AIM, however there is a NPC 417. I believe its the small one as opposed to the larger 67 style. Note this is the same part that is used for front stabilizer bar and has a light gold finish. (no info on NPC)

[Michael H.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Criag,
It's pn 5544049, from 64 AIM, however there is a NPC 417. I believe its the small one as opposed to the larger 67 style. Note this is the same part that is used for front stabilizer bar and has a light gold finish. (no info on NPC)

Alan is absolutely correct. The smaller washer would be the correct washer for 63 and 64.
This was an error in previous JG's but I believe it's been corrected in the 5th edition.

[M W.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Alan is absolutely correct. The smaller washer would be the correct washer for 63 and 64.
This was an error in previous JG's but I believe it's been corrected in the 5th edition.

Michael, I could not find any reference in the Judging Guide to this. Can you reference a page as to where it can be found?

Thanks,
Craig

[Dan H.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Well, don't know if you'll find it in the JG per se, but if you look on page 224 of Noland's C2 Book, you''ll see a nice factory photo of a 64 engine compartment with 'the correct shock washer' just as Mike H said!
Dan

[Joe L.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Criag,
It's pn 5544049, from 64 AIM, however there is a NPC 417. I believe its the small one as opposed to the larger 67 style. Note this is the same part that is used for front stabilizer bar and has a light gold finish. (no info on NPC)

Alan-----


The GM #5544049 is long-since GM discontinued. However, if one obtains a GM #25628204 which is currently available, there are very few that will be able to discern the difference from a 5544049.

The 25628204 is just right for the upper shock washer for 63-64 Corvettes.

[M W.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Thanks all. I appreciate the help.

Craig

[John H.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Michael, I could not find any reference in the Judging Guide to this. Can you reference a page as to where it can be found?

Thanks,
Craig

Craig -

Middle of page 125 in the 5th Edition under "Shock Absorber Attachment".

[John D.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Craig, I believe you need a bunch of those washers 63-64 washers. The front sway bar bushing washers are the same as the top shock washers. I don't advise that you go to the top of the page though and do a search on this washer subject unless you have one powerful PC as you would probably blow a fuse as there has to be over 1000 posts on the washer. Whew. If you get in a bind though and want some pics I can email them to you.
Or maybe Jorjorian would be kind enough again to post his nice pic of NOS ones. Originals may have had the slightest tinge of di-chromate on them. Or they could have been just zincad. Whatever. I had a bunch of NOS ones and they showed zero signs of any color but it could have worn off. JD

[Michael H.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

I had a bunch of NOS ones and they showed zero signs of any color but it could have worn off. JD

It wore off.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Hi all,

Can someone look at the picture provided and tell me which upper shock washer appears to be the correct size? Both are reproduction and one is for 63-64 and the other is 65-67 but while having my car Flight Judged last weekend the judges claimed my 64 should have the larger 65-67 washer. Can't remember what was on it before I did all the work. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Craig Willetts

Craig-----


You can find a photo of the GM #25628204 I posted previously in thread titled "63 Shock Washer Mystery Solved". As I mentioned, I believe that very few will be able to discern the difference from a 5544049 without having them side-by-side for comparison. Maybe not even then.

[Chuck G.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

I believe this is the pic of the correct washer.

Chuck

[Michael H.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

I believe this is the pic of the correct washer.

Chuck

Yup, those are the correct originals with the "slightly" rainbow color tint. Jorjorian sent the pic and I originally posted it about 6 months ago.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Yup, those are the correct originals with the "slightly" rainbow color tint. Jorjorian sent the pic and I originally posted it about 6 months ago.

Michael-----


I don't know that we ever established, for sure, which part number these are. Most likely, though, it's the original part number printed on the package, GM #43468. These would be correct for most 63's. However, the GM #5544049 (the number written on the bag which was the supercessive part number) is the correct part number for 1964. Just how those differed from the 43468 I do not know.

[John D.]

Re: 1964 upper shock washer ?

Probably the same light coating of di-chromate that was on the later brake boosters. As mentioned before the dichromating you see today is highly exaggerated from the real deal. Much too intense. Not even close to being original. But they look pretty.
I just thought of a good subject for a nice article for Vinnie. 63-64 top shock washers. Lots of free info in the archives. Pics and all. I assume we are allowed to use it in writing an article???
If not please let me know as I need ideas for articles for the Pittsburgh chapter newsletter which is on our web site. JD

So Michael(or anyone) how would a fellow get a slight coating or coloring on those washers.??? I know my plater can't do it.