Need some help on trunk lid 54 belair

What are these two holes for ? they have a black outline around them with two broken bolt heads .

 

they were for the "locater" pin which bolted on. You should have a piece welded to the trunk jam in the corosponding spot for the receiver.

 

Ok I have that piece but because I replaced the rear trunk panel it doesnt exist anymore . Is it necessary to have this ? I know what you're talking about looks like a *** sort of I found it in the box of parts .

 

Personally, I'd add it back on - it adds to the stability of trunk lid when closed, rather than just relying on the latch to hold everything in alignment. Might also prevent chasing a stray rattle or squeak...

 

Does anyone have a picture of what the receiver end looks like the part welded on the bottom ?

 

Look over at a tri 5 parts book. The parts look the same.

 

Like this: http://www.cl***icchevy.com/chevy-t...-kit-1955-1957.html?crosssell=Product_Related

 

here's mine.

 

I cut them off of my car because I'm going to use a different latch. Not so sure that was wise.....anyway, I THINK I kept both pieces if you need them. Might take a minute to find them tho.........

 

I can see why they are needed now so will install thanks for the help guys .

 

If anyone has one of these cars with all the stainless on it and original and doesn't mind taking pics around car fairly close up it would be much appreciated and either post them or email them to me . I have a 54 belair 2dr hardtop . It's been a while since I took it all apart about 4 years and need a map or pics to figure out what I have as I have some duplicates etc... Plan is to fit it all first fix any damaged pieces then get car ready for body shop in feb .

 

Here is some pics of the build .

 

dandi.........here's a pic lifted off ebay. There are more in the ad.
Link to the ad:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1954...3403747?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item460947afe3

 

Wow

 

Gonna be one nice ride when you're done - keep posting the pics!!

 

Thanks that helps with the chrome trim I've had the car for about 6 years had the frame and most of it done in 2009 then it sat due to other work in shop etc... .
I see two little tangs sticking up on trunk area I ***ume these are for the rubber bumpers as I can see holes in my trunk lid around same area . If anyone has ever had the experience of removing the screws from trim that break on one of these cars its a real pain in the **** . I'm not sure what they used for metal back then but the hardness is ridiculous lol . I would like to find a manual for how to ***emble the window regs tracks etc.... if you guys know of one ?

 

Nice work! Ever think about a full build thread? Maybe I've missed it?

 

When I remove the frame I will finish off the bottom welds etc... then send out for powder coating . Man is this thing alot of work the frame was the easy part for sure

 

How do I post a full build thread ?

 

Just start another thread ***led, "My '54 Bel-Air Build" and then start posting pictures and tell us what you've done!

 

I tried but the moderator said my car wasn't conventional enough oh well .

 

Here is a few more pics .

 

That's some nice work. Looks like it will be a really cool car.

 

Great looking ride! who makes that rear valance sheet metal piece that you have replaced under the decklid? Must be common rust area

 

Love the shape of those louvers.