I'm running the original carrier without the "plate/spacer" you describe
that goes on top of the tire. My 215R85-16 spare fits very well under the
bed and is solid without the upper piece (I've been searching high and low
for it for 5 years now, good luck guys....). Someone on the list just
published a great gif of the stock carrier just a few weeks ago....... (go
back to the archives, it's a really good photo, but it doesn't show the
slider that bolts to the frame).
I think it's a really great carrier design. I can get the spare out just
standing behind the bumper....no need to get underneath. Oh, and I believe
that this particular design went through 1950, changing in 1951 to a cross
type mount.
Allen in Seattle
'50 3100
----- Original Message -----
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
To: Bruce Damen <little-castle-contracting@cadvision.com>
Cc: Deve Krehbiel <dkrehbiel@kscable.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: February 05, 2000 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Spare Tire Carrier
There are a number of pieces that go with the carrier. Unfortunately the
factory
assay manual doesn't show the early carrier. The track you describe takes a
L shaped
slider about 2 feet long. On that there is a bracket that holds the tire and
on the
other side of the tire a plate/spacer that bolts to it. Also has a special
lock that
I'm missing. Called by some a glide out carrier it is a slick easy to use
deal when
it works right.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Bruce Damen wrote:
> I like you deve am awaiting the out come of your inquiree. I have the
channel
> under my truck that the rear tire fits on, but no bracket. way mine
looks its
> a channel about 1 1/2 to 2 inch wide, ( havent measured it) with a 1/4
inch
> grove on either side of it . makeing up a track... the tire must have
had a
> bracket in the groove and a bolt or some thing through it and the tire
bolted on
> to that. hope some one knows.. bob does i bet. im awaiting my factory
> assembly manual , should be here by next week and maybe it will have
something
> in it. if so ill scan it for ya
>
> Bruce
>
> 1949 chev 1/2 ton
>
> Deve Krehbiel wrote:
>
> > Hello all..
> >
> > Been busy the last week or so bead blasting small parts and prepping
them
> > for paint. I have tried many sources but still cant find the last real
> > assembly that I need to finish out the frame.. the elusive (under the
bed)
> > spare tire carrier for a 50 Chevy 1/2 ton. If any one has one that they
> > could part with that is in good condition, please email me. It seems to
be
> > harder to find than most parts.. I have NO idea what the 50's generation
was
> > thinking tossing the spare tire carrier. I see no logical reason for it
> > being missing from one single truck, let alone most of them. I have a 94
> > F#$d Explorer with the carrier underneath and I am very happy that it
isnt
> > in the back of the vehicle taking up space. Thanks to anyone who can
help.
> >
> > Deve
> > 50 3100
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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