Incorrectly mounted Spare Wheels on 1932-1935 Fords

[Brian]

As evidenced by the photo of the 32, notice the valve, even though in the upper position, is not exactly centred. Ford corrected this in 33 and for all subsequent models. Stock Ford wires only.

[mercman from oz]

JimG, Glad that you learnt something from this Thread. That is why I started it, to educate people in the correct way to mount their spare wheels on 32-35 Fords. It doesn't matter if the spare is on the rear, or fender mounted, the same rule applies.

[mercman from oz]

Owners of 1936 Fords can only mount their spare wheels with the valve at the top, as if they don't, the metal cover will not sit correctly. The hubcap on this cover is hinged at the bottom to gain access to the lock. If the cover is not mounted with the valve hole at the top, the hubcap would sit at an angle. The problem of where to place the valve is only a concern to owners of 1932 to 1935 Fords.