I actually had a member (don't remember who - sorry) send me dimensions for the 51 and later style spare carrier. This was before I found one on my parts road trip to the Lower 48.

Attached here. Hope that helps. If anyone needs additional dimensions, I can definitely measure mine.
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.