ID missing '54 Ranch Wagon door striker part

51504bat

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I'm starting to figure out what parts never came back when I rescued my wagon from the body guy who stopped working on it for 4 months. Anyway, I figured out I was missing the left hand door striker BA-7022009-A which I was able to order from Concours. But I'm at a loss as to what these parts are. I assume that they are some type of door latch part and it appears that here should be 4. Two left and two right. None have a part number on them and I can't find any from any of the usual sources. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? And a diagram of the door striker/latch mechanism would be a plus. TIA
 

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Thanks to Moriarty over on the HAMB I now know these are Tail Gate Striker plates, part number SP-27. Just not sure how many? 2 on each side or?​
 
There should be three in number, two on either side of the lower gate (latch pillars) and one on the tailgate itself for the upper gate to latch -
 

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Given I didn't take them off the wagon - the body guy did (long story) so I was confused why an odd number. But thanks to the diagrams and some photos I pulled from the web it now makes sense. I appreciate you posting them. But stand by because I'm sure I'll have many more "what the heck are these and where do they go" questions as I continue trying to get everything put back together.
 
But stand by because I'm sure I'll have many more "what the heck are these and where do they go" questions as I continue trying to get everything put back together.

No problem, that is what the forum is here for.
 
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