'55 fl dash base attachment

[tin top]

I've been trying unsuccessfully to find out for sure what the correct hardware and finish consists of for the three dash base fasteners on a '55 model.The parts book doesn't help and pictures with enough detail are hard to find.If anyone can help me clear this up it would be greatly appreciated.

[Robert Luland]

My 48, 57, 60 are parkerized. I can't see why 55 would be differant. Bob L

[tin top]

How about the hardware type?The parts book shows a screw and flat washer but the # is a bolt.I was thinking it should be a hex head bolt and ext. tooth washer?

[Robert Luland]

My book shows 47-49 using a sloted stove screw. 50 and up a hexagon bolt#3952 and washer #6299. What until you see this washer. The first thing that will enter your brain is what was the factory thinking. Bob

[tin top]

OK-I was not sure if that washer was an error in the book because every dash base I have shows tooth marks from an ext. tooth lock washer.Maybe a result a things that happen over the years. -Thanks Bob!

[Robert Luland]

I agree with you that it should be a int tooth lock washer. I asked Cleat At Old Dude about this and he insisted that it is that little flat washer. I know the late parts books 60 up show it as a lock washer. Throw some blue Lock-Tite on it and say goodnight. Bob