Spare tire?
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Spare tire?
This might seem like a dumb question but can someone tell me why some 53-55 F100s have a fender made to hold a spare tire on the drivers side while others don't? Was this an option or did the deluxe model come with it? Thanks
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In those days one could pretty much order (or delete) whatever was available, and radios, bumpers, spare tires etc., were extra cost options.
People as a rule, just didn't borrow money or buy things on credit unlike today they paid cash and probably Pickup truck owners were even more frugal than the average American as a group. If they didn't want it, or need it, they certainly would not pay for it.
People as a rule, just didn't borrow money or buy things on credit unlike today they paid cash and probably Pickup truck owners were even more frugal than the average American as a group. If they didn't want it, or need it, they certainly would not pay for it.
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Actually that "some farmer" was pretty smart. Who in their right mind would want to lay in mud or on frozen ground to get the spare when it could be mounted in a more convenient place.
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I question why someone would put one on the drivers side, where you'd have to stand in traffic to get it down. Seems like it would be safer on the passenger side, but maybe they didn't have traffic in the 50's. 
I've got two 51-2 rear F1 fenders with side mount spare modifications, one left and one right. What are the chances?
I've got two 51-2 rear F1 fenders with side mount spare modifications, one left and one right. What are the chances?
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I question why someone would put one on the drivers side, where you'd have to stand in traffic to get it down. Seems like it would be safer on the passenger side, but maybe they didn't have traffic in the 50's.
I've got two 51-2 rear F1 fenders with side mount spare modifications, one left and one right. What are the chances?
I've got two 51-2 rear F1 fenders with side mount spare modifications, one left and one right. What are the chances?
I think the logic of the left hand spare is the same reason my 56 f100 only has one door lock key cylinder and it is on the passenger door. At first I thought there was a problem with my truck, a PO had removed it or something, but in asking around I guess several were built that way.
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I think I would of strapped it in the bed before blasting the snot out of the fender. I think the same guy used an axe to cut the dash for the radio! But hey his legend lives on..
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I think the logic of the left hand spare is the same reason my 56 f100 only has one door lock key cylinder and it is on the passenger door. At first I thought there was a problem with my truck, a PO had removed it or something, but in asking around I guess several were built that way.
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