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I recall a discussion on this item a while back and someone mentioned that they thought it was rare. What say you restoration gurus? Rare, really rare non existent? Common as hens eggs? What should it fetch on the open market?

I have no idea what it is. Do you?

Yes...............







Spare tire lock.

Very rare!
I have never seen one before like that before.

Don

Isn't that a spare tire carrier lock, for trucks.

Rugo

Steve, you need to read the entire posts. I answered your question in the post just above Don’s. Yes it is a spare tire lock for the sidemount carriers.

I missed it also because the answer was so far below the "yes......." My eyes thought signature line.

You need to determine the bolt pattern. May be Chevy 4 3/4, 6 lug, 1930's ??? However need to be sure that pattern matches when they used lugs. Pretty rare. Could be for car side mount or truck. Possibly $200-$300 to the collector. Seems like a newer Chevrolet Part Number? Someone will have a catalog maybe.
The lug you show may not be the type of hardware used on the vehicle. If you found this lock actually on a vehicle, then you know the era and application already.

Martin,

Sorry about that. Probably shouldn't have been partaking in adult beverages already today. Bartamos, thank you for bailing me out. I appreciate it. At least I knew what it was. Should get a couple of points for that.

Rugo

I used to see those, but just the part that goes over one lug (which is really all that's needed) back in the early '70's. Back then, front mount spares (right in front of the radiator) were all the rage up here. I've never seen one that would cover more than one lug, though. Seems like it would only work on the side mount spare, so since those are relatively rare, it would make the accessory pretty rare as well. It looks from the arrangement of the cover to be a 6-lug pattern, but that's just a WAG.

Ok, I will spill all the beans. It came with the side mount carrier on a 1962 C-10 and yes it does fit 6 lug wheels. Thought y’all might like a little game of what is it but obviously you guys are in a serious mood today. Maybe some more of Rugo’s adult beverages are in order.

Still a bit early here, but I'll be working on that later.

Sorry Martin. I'm usually very hip to humor. A nice vintage piece. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Now stuff you face and have some pie.

Adult beverages are being disposed of at our house right now.
Time to check the smoker again and back on topic.

Martin I could tell what it was by the pictures, But I have never seen one of that style.

Don

ExWiseHe Automobile Lock and Key Site
Accessory Locks for Antique Cars
Spare Tire Nut Locks - Page 1 Cast Iron cover Nut Locks
Spare Tire Nut Locks - Page 2



Rare or scarce?
I would say, Yes,
Do you know who made it? Probably a bunch of turkeys

I was hoping someone would recognize the part number. I have no clue who manufactured it. While I appreciate the links above, posting EBay and/or Craigslist links is not allowed in the garage forum.

Wow Martin, now who is in a serious mood?

jorb, I searched before I posted and saw most of those. Never found one like Martin's. If Martin is asking if it's Rare or is it Scarce, you have to pick one. You can't say "Yes"

My spare is so bald I wouldn't have the need for one of those.

Well, just for giggles I googled the part number. After wading through all the non-automotive stuff I found a link to the 67-72 Chevy Truck site. Shows exact item but gives no manufacturer. Sorry, I do not know how to post links. Very interesting.

bartamos, Just doing my job.

67-72 Chevy Truck site thread
Looking for spare tire lock. Part # 3682851

Spare wheel lock
GMC Master Parts Book X-164001 September 1963

1929 - 1957 Chevrolet Master Parts & Accessories Catalog
Group # 7.679 HOUSING-CASE, Wheel Carrier Lock
53-57 COMMERCIAL (PICK-UP) (side mounted) ......CASE, (for lock cylinder 606076)....... Part # 379477

GMC Housing Part # 379476 (check attached photo) one digit off.

My Hunch,
Chevy did not offer a 3 lug cast iron cover just the housing, cylinder & nut.
GMC offered a housing, cylinder & nut plus a 3 lug cast iron cover, but there were 2 covers for 2 groups of truck models.

I thought I was a master at searching. Jorb has knocked me down a few pegs. I may go into seclusion. But I'll be fact checking his every move.

Martin: do'in your job quite well. Thank you!...... just pulling your leg. Don't want to get on the wrong side of the law.


Part was said to be for 1954-1963.
I'll give you 25 bucks for it if it's not hot.

Thanks Jorb, that's the thread i found.

Bartamos, it was only a matter of time before some youngster came along and dethroned you.

bartamos, offers to buy or sell should be done in the swap meet

Thanks Alvin. I can't tell if you know it was a joke or not?

Achipmunk, Cracks the whip!

John must rule you guys with a Iron Fist.

Brutal, Hope you guys don't open a Stovebolt Jail for rule breakers.
I would feel sorry for bartamos if he has to do time in the SB Jail.
I'd send him a cake with a file in it.

"Bolt Patrol"
The Stovebolt rule enforcers.

Careful Bart....comments like that belong in the Greasy Spoon and could get you up to 30 days. I have my eyes on you and Carl52 so watch it boys!

How'd I get drug into this inappropriate behavior fest? Dang Alvin, I thought we were cool, and now you come in and harsh my buzz.
Now Martin has to move me to the Spoon.
Time to lock this one up, Martin.

Yup, so far off topic it’s the only humane thing to do.