"COL. DOCTORES" seems to be the usual designation in Mexico for a
residential suburb (a COLONIA). The number may be either the numbering of
the building or a phone number.
Jesus
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De: owner-mg-t@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-t@autox.team.net] En nombre
de Peter C.
Enviado el: miircoles, 03 de mayo de 2006 21:16
Para: mg-t
Asunto: Front shock ID unusual
Listers,
I have just come upon a front Armstrong lever shock for TDs and TFs
that I haven't seen before. I'm hoping someone here can shed some light.
It is stamped the usual 5697 on the underside.
There is a brass tag double riveted on 1 arm. In large script is
"Acuna" with a tilde over the "n". The line below on the left reads "DF.
ERAZO 185" and immediately below that is "COL.. DOCTORES" To the far right
is "18-35-19" and immediately below that is "10-92-63" All of the above in
quotes is embossed. In the middle of the bottom half is stamped "19662" as
if were a running serial number.
The shock has been altered, or is at least different from the
original Armstrong in that there is a notched plain plug on the bottom where
I expect there to be the valve and springs. Inside was a ball and a spring.
The side seals through which the shaft goes are very different from stock. I
would suspect that it is a seal and retainer very on-original.
So, was this a rebuilder of old? Was it a "customized" shock of days
gone by? Anyone ever see this? Is the tag from a medical college gym locker?
I appreciate any input.
Peter C.
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