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Matt Phillimore

Anyone know where you can buy a spare tire rack for my 48 pickup? Or 
IF you can buy them. I was considering just making one, but mine's 
been removed at some point, so I don't have one to take measurements 
from. If anyone could tell me where I might buy one, or could supply 
me with some measurements, I would be very appreciative.

Matt

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In a message dated 10/14/98, 3:26:26 PM, WillysTech@... writes:
<<Anyone know where you can buy a spare tire rack for my 48 pickup? Or 
IF you can buy them. I was considering just making one, but mine's 
been removed at some point, so I don't have one to take measurements 
from. If anyone could tell me where I might buy one, or could supply 
me with some measurements, I would be very appreciative.

Matt>>

Matt,  Do you know if it is the same as on a 62 pickup?  If they are the same
I will measure mine and give you a full discription, including materials list.

Rick S

#46

When I brough home my 51 4WD PU it did not have the original bed on
it and was not bolted down.  I used straps to tie it down for transport and
figured I'd check this out later.  Upon closer inspection,  I have found
that this bed is narrower and longer than the orginal bed and will not work
on my PU without a lot of major modifications (the holes and mounts are not
even close).  Someone said that the bed I have is from a 60 something model.
The tire mount seems to be the same for all years from what I can tell.
Needless to say I am going to have to start over with the bed on my truck.
I found an original bed with the Willys logo on the tailgate but its kind of
beat up for the price they are asking.  I may strat from scrach or do a flat
bed.

	Rob Bost 51 4wd pu

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-----Original Message-----
From:	Matt Phillimore [SMTP:morephi@...]
Sent:	Wednesday, October 14, 1998 5:34 PM
To:	WillysTech@...
Subject:	[WillysTech] Re: Spare rack

From: "Matt Phillimore" <morephi@...>

<snip>
(I know what I wrote anyway)

Matt,  Do you know if it is the same as on a 62 pickup?  If they are thesame
I will measure mine and give you a full discription, including materialslist.

Rick SFrom what I know about these wonderful trucks, I don't think 
anything behind the cab changed over the entire run, with the 
exception of the W-O taken off the tailgate, and the removal of the 
fender steps. That is, in the body department. Axles are a different 
story. I would assume that they are the same. Anyone able to back 
this up?

I am attempting to determine the cost of replacing the sides of the 
bed. I'm thinking if I drill the spot welds on the verticals, I can  
then use them and replace the bed sides...with a little thicker 
metal. Anyone think this is reaaaally optimistic on my part? Any 
comments on this idea would be appreciated also. I don't know 
if I can do it, but I know that old bed isn't in good shape. 
Anyway... unless I go for the $1500+ (+ either a 3 day trip or a lot 
of shipping) new bed from Paul Barry, which is not an option on my 
budget, I will need a spare carrier.

If I try to fix the old bed, or rebuild it as above, I will need to 
find or build a spare carrier. I suppose I could prolly figure out 
all the dimensions from a pic or two if I really wanted to do all the 
tedious math and measuring, and if they didn't always have a spare 
mounted on them...But I figured I'd try to make it easy for myself 
and ask all of you. That's what this list is for, right?

Thanks
Matt

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#241

In a message dated 10/18/98, 9:22:27 AM, WillysTech@... writes:
<<
Ok, I could use some measurements, if anyone is willing to make a 
couple quick ones. I'm trying to figure out if the FC ones will work. 
NOthing too detailed is needed quite yet. I really just need to know 
how far out from the bed it is to the mounting surface.

Matt, Sorry it took me so long to reply but I've been a little busy.  I
measured the distance from the bed to the outside edge of the tire carrier and
it was 8 3/4".  If your going to make a tire carrier, make sure that it has
the proper clearance for whatever tires and rims you are running.  My truck is
running 235/75R15s and the tire clears ok but much larger and I would be
rubbing on the fender and bed rail.  I believe rim specification (backspacing)
would be just as critical as the tire size.  Sometime in the past the previous
owner moved the tire carrier forward 1 1/2" and down 1 1/4".  I think he did
this so he would have better visibility over the tire through the side-view
mirror.  If you need more specific measurement let me know.  I was thinking an
old brake drum would be a good start for a homemade tire carrier.   

Rick S.

PS. I use the tire carrier as a storage space for some tow cables.  Coiled up
they fit over the carrier and the tire holds them in place.

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