A place for the spare

[Dodgeb4ya]

and another side mount ........................

[Desotodav]

I dug out both of my different spare tire mounting bars for a photo. One of them is more noticeably bent upwards on one end than the other. I have the flatter version on both my 52 and 53 trucks here in Oz..

[Merle Coggins]

21 hours ago, Dodgeb4ya said:

and another side mount ........................

Nice truck... but why does it appear to be a short wheel base for a 1 ton? And a low side bed? I don't believe I've ever seen that combination.

[BobB]

Man, this thread was getting me ready to ask if anybody had a bracket for sale. Then I noticed that there would be no room for the oak tool box I'm half through building if I moved the spare to the side of the bed.

 

[Dodgeb4ya]

3 hours ago, Merle Coggins said:

Nice truck... but why does it appear to be a short wheel base for a 1 ton? And a low side bed? I don't believe I've ever seen that combination.

You probably never will see another.

I converted it to a 1 ton chassis back in 1973.... as the 1/2 ton fluid drive didn't cut it for what i needed the truck to do and haul..

[gramps1951]

I have two different size wheels so right now if I get a flat in the rear tires I am out of luck so  I would like to make a mount for under the truck for my b3b I wonder if on line there are directions how how to build an under the truck mount. the mounts for sale seem to be more money than I would want to spend

[59bisquik]

8 minutes ago, gramps1951 said:

I wonder if on line there are directions how how to build an under the truck mount.

I didnt find any when I wanted to get one for mine, so I found one on eBay. However, some channel iron and carriage bolts and you could fab one up pretty easy. Another option would be to find one something similar at the wrecking yard and make it work. 

[Jerry Roberts]

You could fabricate one in wood or cardboard before you commit to steel . 

[gramps1951]

sounds like a plan step one go to a bone yard and get a spare tire.

[48Dodger]

On ‎5‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 7:06 AM, BobB said:

Man, this thread was getting me ready to ask if anybody had a bracket for sale. Then I noticed that there would be no room for the oak tool box I'm half through building if I moved the spare to the side of the bed.

 

I collect as many vintage spare tire mounts as I come across...why? Some are homemade, others look factory...who knows. But why do I collect them?? Again, who knows....lol.

48D   

[Reg Evans]

On ‎5‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 8:32 AM, Dodgeb4ya said:

You probably never will see another.

I converted it to a 1 ton chassis back in 1973.... as the 1/2 ton fluid drive didn't cut it for what i needed the truck to do and haul..

 

Now that truly is a  Job Rated pickup !!!

 

Edited December 28, 2017 by Reg Evans

[dpollo]

My spare is under the bed where it was when the  truck was new.  It  now has a modified  seat belt around  it for extra security. 

[POPTOP]

On ‎5‎/‎25‎/‎2017 at 12:01 PM, Fernando Mendes said:

These are the original places pic I have since many years.Spare tire.bmp

 

[Fiddy B2C]

So I have a new wheel and I’m getting a tire for it.  I’d like to mount it on the passenger side, but I need some pictures of the mounting bracket that you guys have.  Can y’all post some of those pics, or if you have a mount you wouldn’t mind parting with...pm me.  Thanks!

[FlashBuddy]

Hey @Fiddy B2C, I have the same question. I personally am in love with the passenger side mount, even though I have a fully functioning under bed system. I took a look on Amazon and found several options, but like you would like to see the period correct solutions.