The Ford Barn

Henry's Lady's Man · 09-03-2015, 12:56 AM

I dunno, but I just spent $100 on a trunk bracket just like the one shown below:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-30-1931...732821&vxp=mtr

I have a spare on the back, and this has 4 1/2 inches from the bracket hole to the bracket. But it now looks like I have to remove the bumper and put the bracket in the bumper holes.There ARE TWO HOLES further out on the bumper, but it won't go there unless I have a verticle bracket.

Even if I take the bumpers off, i still run into the spare and need to be 4 inches lower to clear it, or need a vertical bracket to go to the holes in the bumper that sit further out from where the bumper mounts to the frame's brackets.

I really need to see a pic of somebody's who's done this. Do I need another bracket?

Hers is a set of brackets for sale that I just might need:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Ford...648cbd&vxp=mtr

Dang, I was ready to go on a trip and need this quick. Chuck

Henry's Lady's Man · 09-03-2015, 12:59 AM

It should read: "this has 4 1/2 inches from the bracket hole to the luggage rack."

monto · 09-03-2015, 05:27 AM

Can't be sure, but it appears that installing that particular rack requires removal of your spare. From all outward appearance, those black plates may serve as adapters to extend the rack out and away from the spare.

29spcoupe · 09-03-2015, 06:20 AM

The black brackets that are attached to the rack should be vertical. There are other brackets that run horizontal and attack to the bumper supports. Hope this helps. John

Rowdy · 09-03-2015, 06:40 AM

Sounds like time to fab your own if the off the shelf parts don't work. Rod

C26Pinelake · 09-03-2015, 06:58 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

If when you bought it the seller guaranteed it was correct for your car you should not have to fabricate your own. Contact the seller. Wayne

abachman3 · 09-03-2015, 09:22 AM

There is a longer bracket made for those of us who have rear mounted spare tires and want to mount a rear trunk. Easy to install and works great.

Cool Hand Lurker · 09-03-2015, 09:52 AM

I have a set of these brackets for extending the rack aft of the spare tire. I will not be using them if you want them. PM me please.

SteveB31 · 09-03-2015, 09:34 PM

The brackets on the rack shown in your ebay picture are for a car with no rear spare. The black brackets in that photo need to be replaced with a different bracket is you have the spare on the rear

SteveB31 · 09-03-2015, 09:37 PM

You need the brackets Cool Hand Lurker has shown in that photo. Note- different brackets are required for different body styles.

See examples below.

http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4864

http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4865

Henry's Lady's Man · 09-03-2015, 10:12 PM

Thanks for the good info! Chuck

J Franklin · 09-04-2015, 09:08 PM

This is what I did. A bar steel extension with offset. Easy and cheap and works well.

09-03-2015, 12:56 AM	#1
Henry's Lady's Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 441	Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? I dunno, but I just spent $100 on a trunk bracket just like the one shown below: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-30-1931...732821&vxp=mtr I have a spare on the back, and this has 4 1/2 inches from the bracket hole to the bracket. But it now looks like I have to remove the bumper and put the bracket in the bumper holes.There ARE TWO HOLES further out on the bumper, but it won't go there unless I have a verticle bracket. Even if I take the bumpers off, i still run into the spare and need to be 4 inches lower to clear it, or need a vertical bracket to go to the holes in the bumper that sit further out from where the bumper mounts to the frame's brackets. I really need to see a pic of somebody's who's done this. Do I need another bracket? Hers is a set of brackets for sale that I just might need: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-A-Ford...648cbd&vxp=mtr Dang, I was ready to go on a trip and need this quick. Chuck __________________ ... prosperity is not the product of charity but of industry - HENRY FORD

09-03-2015, 12:59 AM	#2
Henry's Lady's Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 441	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? It should read: "this has 4 1/2 inches from the bracket hole to the luggage rack." __________________ ... prosperity is not the product of charity but of industry - HENRY FORD

09-03-2015, 05:27 AM	#3
monto Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NH Posts: 182	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? Can't be sure, but it appears that installing that particular rack requires removal of your spare. From all outward appearance, those black plates may serve as adapters to extend the rack out and away from the spare.

09-03-2015, 06:20 AM	#4
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 762	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? The black brackets that are attached to the rack should be vertical. There are other brackets that run horizontal and attack to the bumper supports. Hope this helps. John Last edited by 29spcoupe; 10-12-2017 at 06:55 AM.

09-03-2015, 06:40 AM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? Sounds like time to fab your own if the off the shelf parts don't work. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

09-03-2015, 06:58 AM	#6
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If when you bought it the seller guaranteed it was correct for your car you should not have to fabricate your own. Contact the seller. Wayne

09-03-2015, 09:22 AM	#7
abachman3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Western Springs, IL Posts: 324	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? There is a longer bracket made for those of us who have rear mounted spare tires and want to mount a rear trunk. Easy to install and works great.

09-03-2015, 09:34 PM	#9
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? The brackets on the rack shown in your ebay picture are for a car with no rear spare. The black brackets in that photo need to be replaced with a different bracket is you have the spare on the rear

09-03-2015, 09:37 PM	#10
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? You need the brackets Cool Hand Lurker has shown in that photo. Note- different brackets are required for different body styles. See examples below. http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4864 http://parts.modelastore.com/show_Product.asp?ID=4865

09-03-2015, 10:12 PM	#11
Henry's Lady's Man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 441	Re: Trunk rack bracket too short for spare? Thanks for the good info! Chuck __________________ ... prosperity is not the product of charity but of industry - HENRY FORD