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Fred A · 01-15-2011, 02:39 PM

I got a spare tire for my '47 coupe. There must be another piece for the 1/2" stud to go through that keeps the wheel from falling away. Using a huge washer is not enough being smaller than the center hole in the wheel. I expected perhaps that the stud would pass through one of the lug holes and be held by a lug nut. With a 600-16 tire on a 4.5" wheel, much like the original, the spare rests nicely in front of the axle. There must be another piece, or a jack holding it in place. If there is a retainer, would sure like to see a picture or a part number to help find the right piece. Thanks: Fred A

1oldtimer · 01-17-2011, 10:29 PM

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I'm about to fab up a plate for my '47. I bought a spare tire mounting kit from pep boys and it almost works, looks like the hole needs to be offset in the bracket.

01-15-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	'47 Spare Tire Mounting? I got a spare tire for my '47 coupe. There must be another piece for the 1/2" stud to go through that keeps the wheel from falling away. Using a huge washer is not enough being smaller than the center hole in the wheel. I expected perhaps that the stud would pass through one of the lug holes and be held by a lug nut. With a 600-16 tire on a 4.5" wheel, much like the original, the spare rests nicely in front of the axle. There must be another piece, or a jack holding it in place. If there is a retainer, would sure like to see a picture or a part number to help find the right piece. Thanks: Fred A

01-17-2011, 10:29 PM	#2
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 685	Re: '47 Spare Tire Mounting? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm about to fab up a plate for my '47. I bought a spare tire mounting kit from pep boys and it almost works, looks like the hole needs to be offset in the bracket.