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Bill Z · 07-19-2016, 09:52 AM

I have a question about my recently acquired '30 Deluxe Coupe. The car has dual sidemounts and Firestone tires (snug fit) and I intend to modify the plate studs and make them removable to facilitate mounting and removal of the spares on to the fender wells. According to page 508 of the Model A Ford Service Bulletins, the plate should be adjusted with the wheel in the well, remove the wheel and tighten the plate nut. They make no mention of the arm nut on the frame bracket. As it is now, the arms will swivel front to rear without the wheels mounted. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Bill Z

07-19-2016, 09:52 AM	#1
Bill Z Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Candlewood Lake, CT. Posts: 38	Sidemount spare hardware. I have a question about my recently acquired '30 Deluxe Coupe. The car has dual sidemounts and Firestone tires (snug fit) and I intend to modify the plate studs and make them removable to facilitate mounting and removal of the spares on to the fender wells. According to page 508 of the Model A Ford Service Bulletins, the plate should be adjusted with the wheel in the well, remove the wheel and tighten the plate nut. They make no mention of the arm nut on the frame bracket. As it is now, the arms will swivel front to rear without the wheels mounted. Is this correct? Thanks, Bill Z