Hood latch-47-53 different the 54-55.1? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bretcopsey · 05-11-2009, 12:12 PM

Is there a difference between the hood latch/radiator fill panel from 47-53 and 54-55.1? I have a 51 Chevy, and have come across a latch advertised as being from a 54. Can anyone confirm if this will or will not work? I'm not concerned about "being correct," just functionality.

chevy49 · 05-11-2009, 02:26 PM

dont think it will work. the hood latch on 48-53 is flat and hood latch on 54-55 1st is on an angle.

**mr48chev** · 05-11-2009, 09:55 PM

I don't think it will work. If you can't find one locally pm me as I have several good ones and all it will cost you is the shipping and an interesting trade.
No rust and no dings or cracks and I'll send you photos first.

**mr48chev** · 05-11-2009, 10:06 PM

I don't think it will work. If you can't find one locally pm me as I have several good ones and all it will cost you is the shipping and an interesting trade.
No dings or cracks and I'll send you photos first.

Houston54 · 05-12-2009, 08:01 AM

In my experience there is very little difference between the two radiator shrouds. The 54-55.1 shrouds have wire clips riveted to the back side. The only difference in the hood latches themselves is the actuating arm. Both will work.

05-11-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Hood latch-47-53 different the 54-55.1? Is there a difference between the hood latch/radiator fill panel from 47-53 and 54-55.1? I have a 51 Chevy, and have come across a latch advertised as being from a 54. Can anyone confirm if this will or will not work? I'm not concerned about "being correct," just functionality. __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

05-11-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: Hood latch-47-53 different the 54-55.1? dont think it will work. the hood latch on 48-53 is flat and hood latch on 54-55 1st is on an angle.

05-11-2009, 09:55 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,823	Re: Hood latch-47-53 different the 54-55.1? I don't think it will work. If you can't find one locally pm me as I have several good ones and all it will cost you is the shipping and an interesting trade. No rust and no dings or cracks and I'll send you photos first.

05-11-2009, 10:06 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,823	Re: Hood latch-47-53 different the 54-55.1? I don't think it will work. If you can't find one locally pm me as I have several good ones and all it will cost you is the shipping and an interesting trade. No dings or cracks and I'll send you photos first.

05-12-2009, 08:01 AM	#5
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Hood latch-47-53 different the 54-55.1? In my experience there is very little difference between the two radiator shrouds. The 54-55.1 shrouds have wire clips riveted to the back side. The only difference in the hood latches themselves is the actuating arm. Both will work.

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