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Re: [oletrucks] Spare tire mount

To: Tom3600@webtv.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Spare tire mount
From: Lee Glenn <lglenn11@home.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:46:47 -0500
Hi, Tom.

I am very interested in this information.  Do you have a URL?  Or a phone
number?  Also, does it require welding?

Thanks for your time.
-Lee


Tom3600@webtv.net wrote:

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> Hey Smokey -
>
> I got a side mount spare tire bracket from Bass Pro truck accessories
> div.  It actually was made to mount a spare tire on the inside of a
> modern truck bed but works great on my '49 3600.  It fits real easy
> between the exsisting two braces on the outside of the bed just behind
> the cab. It has a cone shaped piece that screws down tight in the wheel
> center. It is completely hidden behind the spare tire when installed.  I
> can get more specific info. for you and tell you exactly how to do it if
> you want.   Go to
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/tom49side1.jpg
> to see it on my truck.
>
> Tom
>
> Tom Poterack
> Moline, IL.
> '49 Chevy 3600
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/tom49.jpg
> http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/tomsdrawing.jpg
>
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> From: "Charles Culver" <sculver@iwl.net>
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> Subject: [oletrucks] Spare tire mount
> Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 17:26:50 -0500
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> Has anyone mounted a spare tire on the side of the bed of a long step?  My
> '50 3600 appears to have plenty of room for one between the cab and rear
> fender, although the fender is not cut out, and there is no mounting
> hardware.  I think it would look good there, especially with a matching
> hubcap and beauty ring.  Just wondering if this has been done, and if so,
> where do you get the hardware?
>
> Thanks-
>
> Smokey Culver
> '50 3600 5-window (mine)
> '58 Apache (hers)
> League City, Texas
>
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