packick Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Greetings All: On the trunk lid of my 55 Century (66R) is a piece that I can't identify. I have provided two pictures of it. There is one on each side of the trunk lid near the bumper stop, but on the edge of the lid itself. It is held on by two screws. It looks like it is made of rubber but none of the suppliers offer this piece for a 1955. Steele offers a piece that looks like this but it's only for 1937-1940 Buicks (50-0163-87). Their cost is around $45 so I don't want to buy it unless it is correct for a 1955. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I knew exactly what part you were asking about in your title before even reading your question.What I did, since it isn't visible (and frankly not necessary) , is bead blasted it, painted it with silver paint, or just clear lacquer, then dunk just the edge in "Plasti-Dip". Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 What Mike said................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Mike and Bob: From what you said you did to yours, I take it that the end of the part is flush with the bottom of the trunk lid (i.e., it isn't a "J" shape like the Steele part I referenced). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Mine is flush. BTW, I'm pretty sure I saw repro's somewhere, not Steele............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 So what purpose do these really serve? I have them on my 58's, and I know they were on the 57, too. They don't appear to do anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 That's my question too. If they are flush with the trunk lid and don't go under the lid, then what are they for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 My thoughts were they are a positive stop for the trunk lid. The latch kept it from going up and the two stops kept it from over compressing the seal. Properly adjusted the lock and the stops maintained the lid margins...............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I checked my 55 buick and 55 Olds. the trunk lids are identical other holes for differing trim. On the Buick I used the original cores and glued a piece of "U" rubber on the edge with weather strip adhesive. It looks fine. On the Olds I have a pair of repro stops. They look VERY well done. I was correct when I said there are repros available. My guess is I got them from Fusick since they look so well done..........Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 If I found the right part in Fusick's '55 Oldsmobile catalog, they say it is an adjustment piece. So Bob's theory on preventing over-compressing the seal may be right on. If the trunk lids are identical, then I may just order a pair from them. Thanks for all of the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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