like to take a look at the picture..... the archives are great , but there is
sooooo many listings, any idea how to narrow it down or maybe have the exact
address of it
Thanks
Bruce
1949 chev 1/2 ton
Allen Jones wrote:
> 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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