50 Starlight trunk hinge needed

[georgeE]

Anyone know of a source for one of the above? How some one broke the original is beyond me. Left ( drivers) side.
Thanks
George

[fiveftsix]

I have a pair off a 51 saloon think there the same as a starlight.

[georgeE]

fiveftsix
I'll post a pic tomorrow unless someone comes along and confirms that they are same.
Thanks

[rockinhawk]

I have the ones off my 48 conv if they will work. They are a little stiff from non use. I got a better set for mine. If you can use them, I can bring them to the Fla. State meet.






Sorry! I got confused.(nothing new) I thought it was 5'6 from Kissimmie that needed it. But still if you are going to Fla....

[fiveftsix]

Hi George,
I compared one to the ones on my own 50 starlight sure looks the same to me, has twin springs etc
I can also take a picture if you need.
Regards Geoff

[kurtruk]

Do some parts book research. I think they're different.

[georgeE]

fiveftsix
here are the pics

[RadioRoy]

We did some actual parts book research on this about a year ago.

The 47-51 hinges are the same across these years, BUT
-different from left to right
-different from coupes to other body styles

In other words, 47-51 three and five passenger coupes are one style. 47-51 sedans and convertibles are another style. The trunk lids themselves differ from coupes to other body styles.

So, the OP needs one from a 47-51 five passenger coupe or a three passenger coupe. A sedan or convertible hinge will not fit.

For some reason the parts books say that 52 hinges are different part numbers.

[fiveftsix]

We did some actual parts book research on this about a year ago.

The 47-51 hinges are the same across these years, BUT
-different from left to right
-different from coupes to other body styles

In other words, 47-51 three and five passenger coupes are one style. 47-51 sedans and convertibles are another style. The trunk lids themselves differ from coupes to other body styles.

So, the OP needs one from a 47-51 five passenger coupe or a three passenger coupe. A sedan or convertible hinge will not fit.

For some reason the parts books say that 52 hinges are different part numbers.

They look the same to me Roy
Has anyone tried one ?
Regards Geoff

[georgeE]

5'6"
PM sent

[fiveftsix]

Ok,
On comparing both hinges together the only difference is that the coupe has a slightly more pronounced crank on its lower mounting.
see image
Sorry about the quality but lighting is bad under the starlight trunk lid
Regards Geoff

[georgeE]

Still looking

[royvaldez]

Fivefsix, Yours will not work. You only use hinges from a starlight or bus. Coupe.

[RadioRoy]

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They look the same to me Roy
Has anyone tried one ?
Regards Geoff

Just get a big hammer, Geoff.

[r1lark]

georgeE, if you can provide the specific part numbers you are looking for, I'll check to see if I have any NOS ones. Got a number of trunk hinges.