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Research on the spare tire hangar for my pickup has turned almost nothing in the Chevy literature. Although getting help from fellow Bolters, there are no images within the owner's manual, shop manual or my old 42 Chevy parts manual. I have seen some factory drawings and while similar they do not show all the parts that came with this truck over 30 years ago and I believe they are correct and complete. I'll post a link so you guys can have a look. Any info would be appreciated.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/582371665xpYwSg

Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 02/20/2012 6:33 PM.

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I bought one of those off e bay a few years ago.
I'm using it on my 50.

I could not find that style carrier in the 47-54 factory assembly manual, Hopefully someone will have some info for you


What is the item under the j hook in the second pic?

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DADS50, That item is the factory lock, it's a cast iron piece and locks on to a special nut on the 'J' hook. I believe this lock was used on later years also. The locks are getting hard to find and expensive.
FOUND PICS-in my old 41 Salesmens Truck data book, pics of light duty and 3/4 ton tire carrier called Monorail carrier. Also checked in my 42 parts manual, no pics but part numbers are the same for 41 and 42, see attached Webshots link.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/582371665xpYwSg

Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 02/20/2012 8:48 PM.

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Here's an even better picture found online Keith Hardy's manuals. 41 Advance Service info, pg. 115.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/1941asi/41asi115.htm

Also go to page 116 for a description of the parts.

Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 02/22/2012 4:26 AM.

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Thank you for the info on the lock

that is a pretty rare item.


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I have an original low mileage 46 and would be glad to answer any questions by looking at mine. (measurements etc) Call me tomorrow if I can help. 931-455-7072


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Thanks guys for all the help on this and believe I've this all sorted out. Still would like to se a detailed blow up out of a Chevy parts book which may show all the associated parts. I'm thinking a 1941 parts manual may have such a drawing.

Have three of you now that confirm this type of carrier system I've shown is what's on their 41-46 pickups.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/582371665xpYwSg

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/manuals/1941asi/41asi115.htm (also see pg 116)
Regards
Jim




Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 02/22/2012 5:27 PM.

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