Calling all 1954 gurus!

[Bill F.]

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[Bill F.]

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P1000058.jpgP1000050.jpgP1000052.jpgP1000053.jpg Had to remove the wheelcovers to air the tires w/ the compressor we had. They aired up fine w/ no apparent leaks. One key does unlock the trunk and fit the ignition as someone asked. I did see some fiberglass fabric showing through in the area of the driver side taillight. Did not see any crazing or cracks. Believe I saw what is meant by a "flipper", or rather where a flipper would go, but the parts that would flip up are missing. That is all the pictures. Anyone have a correct engine and trans they would consider selling? I'm thinking that before I go any further I need to put a number on those critical pieces. Thanks to everyone for your time, patience, and comments so far. Bill

[Chris S.]

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Love photos !!!!!!
The hood is a question in my mind - it has been repaired in the middle where an air cleaner poked thru.....same on the hinge and lock area.....
The repair on the inside of the RF fender - looks like a fender was put on or an upper surround.....
Still has the spiral shocks on the rear !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NICE !!!!

[Bill F.]

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Can those shocks be restored??
I may have a source for a '54 gas tank. Is there an ID number that would confirm it as a '54 Corvette tank? Any other distinguishing characteristics?

[Chris S.]

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Shocks - I bead blast them and paint them -
I do have a 54 tank - if you want one.
53-54 tanks - the sender hole is dead center in the middle of the top of the tank...