Why do you say that earlier hoods won't fit a '54? I have a '54 hood on my '49. The only difference which I noticed is that the holes for the front badge are recessed about 1/4 inch, but they are in the same place as the earlier hoods, so the badge will still fit.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission