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


~ Dan
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