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cjshaker · 04-02-2023, 03:36 PM

I've had this for some time, but I'm no expert on '30s cars, so figured I'd ask. What is this tire carrier off of? I have a center locking cap, but don't think it goes with this carrier?

deuce lover · 04-03-2023, 12:11 AM

Cover is 40-48 woody.The hubcap on the spare tire of the woody has a notch to clear the strap.The locking hubcap is '34.

restoman · 04-03-2023, 12:11 AM

Not sure about the cover but the locking cap is 1934

cjshaker · 04-03-2023, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Cover is 40-48 woody.The hubcap on the spare tire of the woody has a notch to clear the strap.The locking hubcap is '34.

That is not what I was expecting, but had no idea. Thanks for the info.

47topless · 04-03-2023, 03:40 PM

Cool parts! If you are thinking of selling these, I would suggest just cleaning and sell as is. Unless you're an expert, I would leave the restorations to the buyer. Good luck.
Phil

Lawson Cox · 04-03-2023, 09:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 47topless

Cool parts! If you are thinking of selling these, I would suggest just cleaning and sell as is. Unless you're an expert, I would leave the restorations to the buyer. Good luck.
Phil

I wouldn't even clean it if I were selling it. Nice cover BTW.

cjshaker · 04-03-2023, 10:22 PM

Trying to restore it before selling wouldn't make sense. People have their own methods of refinishing parts. I'm picky and only use the best quality primers and paints that I can use, but others take shortcuts and might use cheaper products, which is why I much prefer a part that is 100% original (if at all possible) so that I know what I'm seeing is honest. If a part were blasted and primed, you just don't know what's underneath unless you strip it back down. Painting it would be a dumb move, because that paint will be damaged from storing and shipping, and then you're back to square one.

04-02-2023, 03:36 PM	#1
cjshaker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Ada OH Posts: 149	Identify this tire cover/carrier? I've had this for some time, but I'm no expert on '30s cars, so figured I'd ask. What is this tire carrier off of? I have a center locking cap, but don't think it goes with this carrier?

04-03-2023, 12:11 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,312	Re: Identify this tire cover/carrier? Cover is 40-48 woody.The hubcap on the spare tire of the woody has a notch to clear the strap.The locking hubcap is '34. Last edited by deuce lover; 04-03-2023 at 04:28 AM.

04-03-2023, 12:11 AM	#3
restoman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near san diego Posts: 89	Re: Identify this tire cover/carrier? Not sure about the cover but the locking cap is 1934

04-03-2023, 03:40 PM	#5
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 284	Re: Identify this tire cover/carrier? Cool parts! If you are thinking of selling these, I would suggest just cleaning and sell as is. Unless you're an expert, I would leave the restorations to the buyer. Good luck. Phil

04-03-2023, 10:22 PM	#7
cjshaker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Ada OH Posts: 149	Re: Identify this tire cover/carrier? Trying to restore it before selling wouldn't make sense. People have their own methods of refinishing parts. I'm picky and only use the best quality primers and paints that I can use, but others take shortcuts and might use cheaper products, which is why I much prefer a part that is 100% original (if at all possible) so that I know what I'm seeing is honest. If a part were blasted and primed, you just don't know what's underneath unless you strip it back down. Painting it would be a dumb move, because that paint will be damaged from storing and shipping, and then you're back to square one.