Hey all, I'm looking for some pics and dimensions for an under the bed factory spare tire carrier. I'm missing mine, i would like to find one or if I have to make one. I'm having trouble locating pics or even anybody selling one. I figured there be lots form folks that put in mustang tanks? How interchangeable are they? years swap?

thanks

 

I have seen those in the National Parts Depot catalog.

 

I can help with pics, but that's about it. I had to look hard and pay retail for an F-3 carrier. They are different than the F-1s. Stu

 

LMC carries them

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fa/full.aspx?page=23

 

Those surface on upay every so often .Check daily and sooner or later you will find one , Be patient . Classic Haulers has them in production Part # 1377-4852 $150.00 , Best deal NPD Parts ( where my heater boots are also available Page 177 Part # F-18637-1A for '51 Ford F-1 & up truck and also '51 & '52 Merc truck M-47 & up .Part # F-18637-2A for '52 F-1 and up trucks ) Page #30 Part # F-1443-1 Repro spare tire carrier for '48-'52 $68.95 .This is worth it for you will have 2 hrs into an old one with media blast ,primer minor filling work paint & materials

 

I installed a late model cable mechanism in mine. I don't like crawling under the truck with a wrench and fighting with a heavy tire. My original was missing.

 

Stu,

I am in awe staring at the pics of the underside of your truck.....wow!

Nicely done
Bobby

 

If you don't like crawling under the truck to get the spare, you can always do this:

 

Northern Classic Trucks carries one for $80, part # 4825SWC.

Ford Truck Parts and Repair Panels for your classic truck at Northern Classic Trucks and Ford Truck Parts and Repair Panels for your classic truck at Northern Classic Trucks Scroll to the bottom on the second link.

Finding the original hardware is the issue, but I'm sure that you can find something close.

 

I wish! Pics I lifted for reference when I get to that stage with mine. This truck is the color of one of mine. Stu

 

Oh sure, go ahead, burst the bubble.....LOL

Great pics anyway

Bobby

 

I'm also using a cable operated, drop down spare carrier. It's from an aerostar van.

 

That's my plan, too. As I recall from past threads, the stock carrier steel is pretty easy to come by, but the hardware is not repro'd, or at least not all of it.

I was at UPullIt a while back and saw all kind of potential donors for a winch-up system. Just need to go back with appropriate tools and a tape measure.

 

that's not a bad idea. toyota landcruisers have a nice small unit. Lots of folks pull them(remove tire) for better ground clearance.

thanks all

 

Here's a detailed article made by Jim Thomas describing how to install a cable spare tire winch from a 95 Windstar into a mid-50s Ford.

Windstar Spare Tire Winch for Vintage Trucks .: Articles