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100550dvr · 05-09-2019, 01:06 PM

I have been searching for an under frame spare tire carrier to complete the restoration of my 1950 F47 (Canadian) truck. My question is why is it so difficult to source the carrier and mounting hardware? None of the normal vendors have it available. No demand? I assume the carrier was eventually removed and discarded over time when the spare tire was needed. You would think they would be readily available. Most restorations today tend to utilize more modern, wider tires that might not accept the original carrier. My restoration is 100% stock with original-type tires.

I am searching far and wide for a carrier in suitable condition. Have posted in the WANTED section. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

alanwoodieman · 05-09-2019, 01:37 PM

most of the carriers were torn off the bottom of the truck because of rutted out roads, driving across fields, etc. Had a hard time finding one for myself

V12Bill · 05-09-2019, 07:05 PM

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Got mine on ebay and it came with some of the correct hardware. Cost about $100. but I needed it.

05-09-2019, 01:06 PM	#1
100550dvr Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 35	1950 F1/F47 Spare Tire Carrier I have been searching for an under frame spare tire carrier to complete the restoration of my 1950 F47 (Canadian) truck. My question is why is it so difficult to source the carrier and mounting hardware? None of the normal vendors have it available. No demand? I assume the carrier was eventually removed and discarded over time when the spare tire was needed. You would think they would be readily available. Most restorations today tend to utilize more modern, wider tires that might not accept the original carrier. My restoration is 100% stock with original-type tires. I am searching far and wide for a carrier in suitable condition. Have posted in the WANTED section. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

05-09-2019, 01:37 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: 1950 F1/F47 Spare Tire Carrier most of the carriers were torn off the bottom of the truck because of rutted out roads, driving across fields, etc. Had a hard time finding one for myself

05-09-2019, 07:05 PM	#3
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: 1950 F1/F47 Spare Tire Carrier Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Got mine on ebay and it came with some of the correct hardware. Cost about $100. but I needed it.