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Kahuna · 04-09-2011, 04:50 PM

Model A guys, I need some help. On my way down to see my Mom, I saw a Model A coupe on the highway going in the opposite direction. It had the spare tire on the rear with a trunk rack behind that. It that a normal thing for a Model A? The reason I ask, is that I have a 32 Model B tudor with the spare mounted in the rear and would really like to be able to add a trunk rack to it.
Thoughts?
Thanks
Jim

Tom Wesenberg · 04-09-2011, 06:37 PM

You can add a trunk behind the rear spare, but most of the ones I see have the trunk sagging down due to poor support, and that sure doesn't add to the looks of a Model A.

Jerry Parr WI · 04-09-2011, 08:39 PM

If you make a rack be sure to allow for removing the spare tire.

antiquepa · 04-12-2011, 11:09 PM

Extensions made from steel coming off the bumper brackets make it possible to put a trunk rack on the back with a spare, can be bought at any model 'A' supply house

john in illinois · 04-13-2011, 06:32 AM

I have the set up. The extension brackets come in two thicknesses. Be sure to get the heavy duty. I am not crazy about the looks with the trunk,but but was great to have on my 1400 mile trip last summer.

dfish2931nc · 04-13-2011, 09:43 AM

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I don't like the looks either. Even thought about no spare tire, in fact I'm still thinking about no spare tire. Oh well

Kahuna · 04-13-2011, 10:37 AM

Thank you all for the replies.
As I mentioned, I have a 32 Model B and haven't seen any additional brackets listed anywhere. The Model A I saw looked really good with the trunk rack, but it was in the UP position. Down and with a trunk maybe not so good looking, but would be functional for my needs.
Thanks again
Jim

CarlG · 04-13-2011, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfish2931nc

I don't like the looks either. Even thought about no spare tire, in fact I'm still thinking about no spare tire. Oh well

Put the trunk on the back and the spare in a side mount fender well.

Kahuna · 04-13-2011, 04:09 PM

No, Carlg, I hate side mounted spares. LOL
Jim

Bruce Adams · 04-13-2011, 04:26 PM

Gee, My Rear spare, trunk rack looks and works good in my experience, to include when I have a trunk on it, with the brake light rotated aft.

I like the looks and it draws lots of favorable comments from lookers.

It required an extension piece, available from the vendors.

CarlG · 04-13-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kahuna

No, Carlg, I hate side mounted spares. LOL
Jim

So do I, but in my case (PU) that's the only logical choice I have!

Bruce,Upstate NY · 04-14-2011, 04:45 AM

Old photos never show the trunk behind the spare. My solution was a swivel wheel trailer for traveling. I found several old box type ones with covers which are great behind an A. No backing up problems either. Don't know how to post photos on here, but can email.

2manycars · 04-14-2011, 06:23 AM

I have a rack behind the spare on my roadster which is for sale. I do not have a trunk, but use the rack to hold luggage and a big picnic hamper, and otherwise it is folded up, and looks great.

04-09-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Spare tire/trunk rack Model A guys, I need some help. On my way down to see my Mom, I saw a Model A coupe on the highway going in the opposite direction. It had the spare tire on the rear with a trunk rack behind that. It that a normal thing for a Model A? The reason I ask, is that I have a 32 Model B tudor with the spare mounted in the rear and would really like to be able to add a trunk rack to it. Thoughts? Thanks Jim

04-09-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack You can add a trunk behind the rear spare, but most of the ones I see have the trunk sagging down due to poor support, and that sure doesn't add to the looks of a Model A.

04-09-2011, 08:39 PM	#3
Jerry Parr WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 619	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack If you make a rack be sure to allow for removing the spare tire.

04-12-2011, 11:09 PM	#4
antiquepa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: wheeling west virginia Posts: 231	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack Extensions made from steel coming off the bumper brackets make it possible to put a trunk rack on the back with a spare, can be bought at any model 'A' supply house

04-13-2011, 06:32 AM	#5
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,186	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack I have the set up. The extension brackets come in two thicknesses. Be sure to get the heavy duty. I am not crazy about the looks with the trunk,but but was great to have on my 1400 mile trip last summer.

04-13-2011, 09:43 AM	#6
dfish2931nc Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 68	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't like the looks either. Even thought about no spare tire, in fact I'm still thinking about no spare tire. Oh well

04-13-2011, 10:37 AM	#7
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack Thank you all for the replies. As I mentioned, I have a 32 Model B and haven't seen any additional brackets listed anywhere. The Model A I saw looked really good with the trunk rack, but it was in the UP position. Down and with a trunk maybe not so good looking, but would be functional for my needs. Thanks again Jim

04-13-2011, 04:09 PM	#9
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack No, Carlg, I hate side mounted spares. LOL Jim

04-14-2011, 04:45 AM	#12
Bruce,Upstate NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, NY Posts: 385	Re: Spare tire/trunk rack Old photos never show the trunk behind the spare. My solution was a swivel wheel trailer for traveling. I found several old box type ones with covers which are great behind an A. No backing up problems either. Don't know how to post photos on here, but can email.