Another question? Steering damper shock

[Jack H.]

Painted Gray, markings: 4975447 plaicell 253 75 (stamped down arrow)Bottom(stamped down arrow)
Delco Products Dayton Ohio USA. Is this correct for an early 63 swc? Thanks for any help.

[Joe L.]

Re: Another question? Steering damper shock

Painted Gray, markings: 4975447 plaicell 253 75 (stamped down arrow)Bottom(stamped down arrow)
Delco Products Dayton Ohio USA. Is this correct for an early 63 swc? Thanks for any help.

Jack------

If by "correct" you mean is it original, the answer is no. As a matter of fact, the 4975447 part number did not even exist in 1963. It came along much later. This shock was manufactured on the 253rd day of 1975. So, it's a Delco SERVICE replacement shock but I'm sure it's functionally correct for your application.

[Edward J.]

Re: Another question? Steering damper shock

Jack , I believe painted gray is correct for 63. as for the date It appears to be Dated 253 day of 1975. Jack I think that a judge would be hard pressed to find the date while laying on the floor. Its kind of like looking for a dated shock absorber. can't be done, at least not easily. I believe that the configuration is one of the things they generally are looking for. If the date for some reason is caught it is 20% deduct. Surely not worth more that a point or two.

[Jack H.]

Re: Another question? Steering damper shock

Thanks, my name is James, Im Jacks son, and have started up the restoration of the 63 again.
Will this part meet NCRS judging guidelines? Thank you very much, James