Spare tire brace in trunk 26 coupe

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Spare tire brace in trunk 26 coupe

Post by parrothead » Sun Sep 21, 2025 9:57 pm

Is there a brace available for the spare tire carrier that goes in the rear of the trunk on a ‘26 coupe? We bought this coupe about a month ago and the spare carrier was just bolted to the sheet metal skin on the back. I took a picture of a ‘26 roadster while we were out on our hillbilly tour in MO this month. Does anyone sell this brace, or will I need to build one?

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Re: Spare tire brace in trunk 26 coupe

Post by TMiller6 » Sun Sep 21, 2025 10:28 pm

I never found anything as far as a reproduction brace when I was doing my Runabout. If you’re looking for something close, consider A-163-ABR for the Model A.
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Re: Spare tire brace in trunk 26 coupe

Post by parrothead » Mon Sep 22, 2025 6:42 am

Good suggestion. Thanks Tom!

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Re: Spare tire brace in trunk 26 coupe

Post by varmint » Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:27 am

There are at least two variations of the '26-7 Coupe rear brace. No one is going to see it. half of mine was rusted away and I had to weld the rest. It should conform to the curve of the skin or else the sheet metal will dent in once you torque down the bolts. not my photos below:
lower panel 01.jpg
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Re: Spare tire brace in trunk 26 coupe

Post by varmint » Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:37 am

This one is mine:
Spare tire iner bracket.jpg
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