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Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by lmitch » Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:35 pm

I cannot find a Rear Spare Carrier for a '24 Roadster with 21" Split Rims. Had a thought this weekend and decided to ask before heading down this road. Would it be possible to use a Carrier for 30" rims and modify it for 21? Would that be blasphemy?

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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by Jim Sims » Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:17 pm

The arms that come from the frame out to the carrier are made quite different. Where they reach the ring, they are dipped in to make them narrower. Advertise for what you need and have patience.
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by John kuehn » Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:19 pm

Seems like there would be a 21” spare tire carrier somewhere. They do show up from time to time for sale. It’s up to you if you want to cut a 30” down but be patient. What usually happens when your looking for a certain part you can’t ever find it. But when you don’t need it that’s when it shows up and usually more than one! Did you try Model t Haven or FordBarn T parts? Good luck.
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by ModelTWoods » Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:49 pm

If you want to stay, "Ford", but can stand a little lack of authenicity, why not use a 26-27 touring/sedan gooseneck carrier with the 21" demountable rim "Y"?
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by lmitch » Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:54 am

Thanks for the input guys. I will abandon the modification idea and keep looking for the correct mount.
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by Original Smith » Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:02 am

They are out there, and by the way, a 1925 will work. Just ask Jim Rodell.
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by Tmodelt » Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:50 pm

Lee,

I modified a 30" to hold a 21" on the rear of my 26/27 many years ago. If you would like photos, I can be reached at kimrwynn@gmail.com.

Kim R. Wynn
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by Dan Hatch » Tue Jul 07, 2020 1:19 pm

Lee check your email. Dan
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by Dennis Prince » Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:15 pm

This is how I modified a 30x3 1/2 carrier to except a 21 in spare and it can be reversed if you want to.
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by Dallas Landers » Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:57 pm

I have a 24 coupe for my next project. The spare tire carrier has been hacked off for some reason. I have both pieces and cannot figure why they done it. I will check into the possibility someone tried to modify another carrier. Cannot get to it right now.
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Re: Modifying Rear Spare Carrier

Post by lmitch » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:15 am

I finally found one. It is in the mail to me now.
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