If I remember correctly, my 57 had a triangle to mount the tire to: horizontal piece at the bottom. You can see the two top braces
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Last edited by VEW; 10/16/2024 5:51 PM. Reason: Added pic
~ Victor
1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery
1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD
1957 3100 - moved on
1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on
1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on
1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter