55.2-59 hood latch

[lynx5653]

what is the part called attached to the hood that the latch catches into and where do I get one . 55-2nd

[nvrdone]

Chevy Hood Latch Plate, 1955-1957





if this is what you are looking for, Ecklers has them
1955-57 Hood Latch Plate
Part #:
57-142191-1
Price:
$15.99 ea.

[BIGglaSS]

Originally Posted by nvrdone

Chevy Hood Latch Plate, 1955-1957





if this is what you are looking for, Ecklers has them
1955-57 Hood Latch Plate
Part #:
57-142191-1
Price:
$15.99 ea.

This one is for a car, not truck. However, I could probably use it and modify to use for the truck. Since they look like they use the same latch.

[Ironworking]

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

This one is for a car, not truck. However, I could probably use it and modify to use for the truck. Since they look like they use the same latch.

Okay. But they do not look the same.
1955-57 hoods are not made the same as 58 & 59 hoods on task force trucks.

If you prefer to make it; that is fine. I come from that school myself.

And the latch plate for the 58 & 59 look exactly like this.

[mr48chev]

Do you need the panel that the latch sets in like this? https://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...5Z5Z50000014x#

Or the actual latch?

[mr48chev]

Classic parts (and probably every truck trinket vendor) also show that part https://www.classicparts.com/1955-57...ctinfo/38-733/

They also show the hood latch assembly https://www.classicparts.com/1955-57...ctinfo/38-603/

[lynx5653]

I found those parts that that were in your links, however I need the part that is attached to the hood not the part attached to the core support

[mr48chev]

I don't know of anyone who sells that piece separate.

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I don't know of anyone who sells that piece separate.

That's probably why it has no name.

Do reproduction hoods include that part? If so, someone must be making them.

[Ironworking]

Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

That's probably why it has no name.

Do reproduction hoods include that part? If so, someone must be making them.

From my research it is called a "hood latch striker plate" or "hood latch retainer plate".

[Ironworking]

Okay, i was able to round up this part. Well, actually both parts too be exact.

Anyone interested enough to PM me?

[lynx5653]

Sorry not replying sooner ,was very busy. I found another hood

[Ironworking]

Originally Posted by lynx5653

what is the part called attached to the hood that the latch catches into and where do I get one . 55-2nd

I sell parts. Are you talking about the small piece that is approx 5" X 3"?

Tell me what it is worth. I can't justify removing one from a hood for $5.

[BIGglaSS]

I'm following this thread because I need one, also. It is the piece that goes here, that the latch mates to.

[Ironworking]

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

I'm following this thread because I need one, also. It is the piece that goes here, that the latch mates to.

Yep, that IS the piece i am referring to.

[BIGglaSS]

Originally Posted by Ironworking

Yep, that IS the piece i am referring to.

So, do you sell them? Or you have to remove one from a brand new hood?

[Ironworking]

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

So, do you sell them? Or you have to remove one from a brand new hood?

If i sell one, it will come from a used hood.

I think with the pics, you prob can make one pretty easy.

[Ironworking]

Does that help?

[lynx5653]

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

I'm following this thread because I need one, also. It is the piece that goes here, that the latch mates to.

I need that whole support bracket plus the latch plate for a 1955 2nd truck, not interested in making one or adapting one from a car or a 58-59 truck.

[Ironworking]

Originally Posted by lynx5653

I need that whole support bracket plus the latch plate for a 1955 2nd truck, not interested in making one or adapting one from a car or a 58-59 truck.

I have the whole thing. The one i showed a pic of is on the entire support.
Honestly, i don't know right off what it is worth. I have not sold hoods without them before.

What do you think is fair?

[mr48chev]

Well honestly the simple thing would be to hunt down a 55/57 hood that was somewhat junk but Had those piece in good shape. That is exactly what Ironworker is going to have to do if he sells you one and sends it to you. Go out, find a donor with an otherwise bad hood buy it or buy the pieces and then figure out what he needs to charge you to pay for his investment in time and money so he can at least make wages for going after it.