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1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by hbarbee » Wed May 12, 2021 7:29 pm

My 1927 Roadster Pickup was apparently ordered with the running board spare tire mount. I'm not sure this was a great idea as it makes the driver side door useless.

It would not be difficult to move the existing mount hardware to the inside of the bed on the passenger side close to the rear of the cab, especially since the wood rails were installed by the restorer. Do you folks think this to be a good or bad idea?

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Dallas Landers » Wed May 12, 2021 7:37 pm

The original spare tire carrier for the RPU are like finding hens teeth. I built one for mine " with help from Hank" . The driver door is very hard to get in and out unless you are 12 years old. If the top is down and you can stand up, it can be done. The E brake lever and small distance from steering to door jamb makes it tough.
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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Dallas Landers » Wed May 12, 2021 7:37 pm

Very nice truck by the way.


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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Les Schubert » Wed May 12, 2021 7:43 pm

I quite agree with everything Dallas says. Further the driver of the T is cute too!!!


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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Dallas Landers » Wed May 12, 2021 7:46 pm

And I agree with Les.

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by hbarbee » Wed May 12, 2021 7:49 pm

You are correct. That is a major reason not to move it. The driver door would be difficult to use anyway...

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Duckwing » Wed May 12, 2021 8:40 pm

If you find it to objectionable, I can be persuaded to take it off you hands.

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by AdminJeff » Thu May 13, 2021 9:49 am

A hot item indeed.The spare tire carrier...

I sold one a while back for $650. I had many, many inquiries and I'm sure I could have gotten $900+ but it just didn't feel right.

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by TXGOAT2 » Thu May 13, 2021 10:05 am

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by John Warren » Thu May 13, 2021 10:33 am

It looks like it could be used for either the de-mountables or the wire wheels. Could you send up close photos of how it mounts and may be some measurements, Thanks jw
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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by speedytinc » Thu May 13, 2021 11:32 am

I grappled with the same decision on my 27 also. Mine came with no spare provision. I looked @ other R/P's for ideas. Went with mounting the spare to the underside of the bed. Its well out of the way. Only down side, it gets some exhaust soot. Wouldnt put a white wall there.

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Mark Nunn » Thu May 13, 2021 12:55 pm

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Les Schubert » Thu May 13, 2021 2:19 pm

I have seriously considered putting a well into the front fender on the left side and mounting the spare there. YES I know that it wouldn’t be “original” but hey it’s my truck!!
I have a aftermarket rumble seat on my 27 roadster! My kids did a lot of miles there!!


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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by speedytinc » Thu May 13, 2021 2:26 pm

Considered that also. Have seen 27 dual side mounts. Like the look. Most folks think my t is an A anyway.


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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Les Schubert » Thu May 13, 2021 2:32 pm

I suppose that I have to access the right side of the engine more often (turning off and on the fuel, checking oil (I have a dipstick)!!

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by hbarbee » Thu May 13, 2021 5:37 pm

Thanks for all the inputs. I am going to leave it where it is as that door would not be usable anyway. Guess Ford realized that fact when they offered an optional tire carrier mounted there to cover the door up!

I did learn that the optional carrier hardware for the demount-able tire in pristine condition such as mine is worth quite a bit. I did not realize that but I suppose that very few of those options were ordered.

So, we will keep the spare there and hopefully the girl also!!!

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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by John Warren » Fri May 14, 2021 10:53 am

Thanks Mark, It is easy to understand the designed now. jw
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Re: 1927 Roadster Pickup Spare Tire Carrier

Post by Duckwing » Fri May 14, 2021 1:39 pm

I obtained a set of original drawings for the spare carrier and had a welder reproduce one. Came out pretty nice.
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