I got a real cool old pickup and it had these brackets with it. I know they are for the spare tire but can't find anything on how they go together and function under the bed. Any help?
Last edited by Peggy M; 08/02/20243:09 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
1946 Chevy 1/2 ton "patina" pickup with a 1953 235 engine, otherwise all stock and unmolested!
This picture may help you figure it out. Link That long piece should have a dowel thru it and it slides on the shorter straight piece in the center of your picture.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 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.
First off, since this was your very 1st post, Welcome to the Stovebolt!
I think there is a bit more info available to help you get this spare tire holder back in service on your truck. More replies will be coming along shortly I am sure.
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
On another note for this topic, this page in the 1929-57 MPL provides more info about the "dowel" that Kevin mentioned in his reply.
That part isn't being reproduced anywhere I could find, but the part description (see snapshot attached below) shows that part is basically a piece of steel round stock with a 3/8" diameter and length of 2-23/32". Something I think could be fabricated to fill the need for this missing part.
Hope this may be of some help?
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
