Sorry I didn't get back sooner about the spare tie/rail issue. The rail sits fowrard of the fender on the passanger side and mounts under the lip of the bed. It does look home made but old. Also, closer inspection leads me to question if the driver's side fender is stock.
http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery/peluso_rick_1954.html

Last edited by Rockies54; 10/31/2007 10:43 PM.