And they are not that hard to fabricate. Tech Tips above shows one, but it ain't for the AD trucks.
Considering they didn't come out until 1953, and then the 1954 has different bedsides, you have a one year window on the angle bedside one.
But the only difference between 53 and 54, as far as the side mount carrier, is the top of the tire carrier angles on a 45-degree for the 53, and 90-degree on the 54 (and 55 1st I suppose)..
And I'm sure there are some who would like to have one on their 47 thru 53, but you are gonna be hard pressed to find one.
I happened across an old rusty one, from a 54, and made my own for my 51. Mounting points on the bed are the same. (And thanks to Steve Stock for the bed mounting measurements). I have pictures with measurements of what I built, looks original. Let me see if I can get those posted.
Might very well make a batch, depending on the demand.
The previous owner of my '51 found a used side mount spare tire carrier and included it in the parts I got with it. The rear fender has been replaced with a later version so I plan on putting a spare on it, I got lucky because I like that look. I'll look at the mount again because I think it's pretty rusty and if so, I may fabricate a new one and capture all the dimensions.
