Re: DO 51,52,53 PARTS FIT 54?

Posted by BH On 2011/10/11 12:09:30

I only have V8s, but thought the change in windshield shape was effective with 53 (26th Series).

Except for differences like tinting, 48-54 parts book seems to support same windshield for 51-52 closed cars, and another for 53-54 closed cars. Convertible has its own shape 51-54.

Door glass application listings show generally same 51-54, for a given body style and within Junior/Senior lines, but the devil is in the details.

Basic trunk lid stampings were common to all models and used all the way into 55, but with mounting holes punched differently for various style of ornamentation. Hinges are unique to 51, but 52-54 are same.

There were also SC articles published about superseding 51-52 front fenders with 53 (which carried over for 54) by having dealer drill required hole for variations in trim over the years/models. The 51-52 rear fenders were superseded with 53; a special molding was made to be applied to recreate the previously integral curved feature line for 51-52 models.

The short answer is that there is no short answer, but you have to crack the parts books, exercise due diligence, and apply a little logic.