Even though it was a stamped hood instead of leaded, the 56 hoods had a brace down the center. IIRC from a discussion some time back here or AACA, believe the consensus was 55s had the prop rod but did not have a center piece. Perhaps you could do something like the 56 did with the brace except perhaps bolt it at each end with padding toward the sheet metal and keep all hidden under your blanket.
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