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| | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 | I have a 1958 3100. I bought a sidemount fender and wheel bracket off of a 1957 longbed. I have changed everything out but it seems that the wheel doesn't want to fit very well. I used the original spare tire from my 1958 that was mounted underneath the truck. Is there a difference in the brackets or fenders? Thanks for any help.
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That he let his wife drive his truck to the grocery store.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the long bed is longer in front of the fender, so maybe the mount is a different shape and the dimple smaller? compare what you have to this very original shorty Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | Hey Red58, Picture is a long wheelbase as the running board is too long :confused: | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | Hey Red58, Picture is a long wheelbase as the running board is too long :confused:
Contact TxLaTx he has a very good powerpoint pictures with measurements on His sidemount spare tire. He sent me pics, unable to send you the ones he sent me. Hope this helps. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | The short box has an aft stand-off that goes THROUGH the fender. The forward stand-off is the same as on the picture that Red58 posted. On my mount, the forward-most connection on the top of the bed rail is 9-1/2" from the front of the bed stake pocket. The forward angle is approximately 9" from the front of the bed stake pocket. The triangular mounting face (that has the studs attached to it) is 13" from the bottom of the tire cut-out, when measured in a vertical line from the bottom edge of the mounting face. All of this info is based on my short bed mount. I can email you the file that contains dimension details. PM me the email address you'd like it sent to, if you want it.  Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 256 Member | | Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 256 | Bill.or...Red??.....is that a pic of a 3/4 long bed? with the tire mount bracket? Is it a reproduction? Or restored Bracket..If its a repo..were can i get one? M/G
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| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | Mike, concerning the photo that Red58 posted, I doubt you will find a more original '59 3200, PERIOD. It has less than 1000 miles on it since the day it was built, and is stunning in every way. It is owned by Stovebolter Steve Taylor. You can see more pictures in his photo gallery. Wear seat belts, because you might fall out of your chair.  I don't remember seeing the mount offered as a reproduction, but it isn't all that complicated to make. I've put together a package of pictures that show dimensions of each of the components in the mount, how they fit together, and how it mounts to a short bed. It might grace the tech tips pages someday. In the meantime, PM me with an email address if you'd like for me to send it to you. It is in PowerPoint. Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | Hey TxLaTx, Why don't you get that posted under tech
tips, It sure will help me out, Thanks | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | Glad it was a help to you. If you ever get something built, if you don't mind, please send me a picture or two. I'd love to see it. I submitted it to the gods of Tech Tips after sending it to you. I'm sure they get lots of submissions a month so, if it is found worthy, it may grace the Tech Tips pages someday. Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 | Can anyone post pictures of a shortbed side mount tire bracket properly installed ?
Greater love have no man than this,
That he let his wife drive his truck to the grocery store.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 55 | TxLaTx - The information that you sent was fantastic. It just doesn't get any better than this. When will you book on this model truck be published cause I want the first copy. Thanks so much. Bert
Greater love have no man than this,
That he let his wife drive his truck to the grocery store.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | Glad you were able to make use of it, Bert! If you ever come across a good rubber grommet for the fender thru-hole, let me know. No books in my future- I'm just trying to repay all the great advice I've been given through Stovebolt. Bill | | |
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