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| | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 | Without looking closely, I've always assumed that 1954/55 1st hoods were "one year only".
Some after market sellers advertise 1947-54. In case this is ever a Jeopardy question. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 251 | I’m a newbie at this, so does that mean it was only sold on those models, but could fit the other years if the cowl, fenders, etc relation didn’t change?
1957 Chevy 3200Daily DriverPS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights/backup lights/interior courtesy lights. Follow in the DITY | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,086 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,086 | The change in the hood has to do with the change in the grille. Otherwise it would fit. Fenders and cowl were the same (as far as the hood interface goes) from 47-55.1 models.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,320 | I believe the fenders for a 1954 and 55 it’s series are a bit different in the area were on a gmc and chev have there signal lights in the grill ,therefore the fender has a recessed area behind that area . | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,286 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,286 | The only difference between the '47.1-54/55'1 hoods are how the holes are made for the front badge. Those holes are in the same spot. The difference is the earlier holes are recessed, whereas the '54/55.1 holes are flush. I believe that this difference does not interfere with attaching whatever year front badge you want to use on whatever year hood that you have.
Throughout the AD years, there are holes differing in number and location for the side badges.
I have a '49 truck with a '54 hood. It fits like a glove.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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