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When I bought a early 30 express truck it came with a front fender mounted spare tire mount that was installed next to the box (side mount). They cut out a section of the box to make it work - ouch! Over the last 4 years I have searched for the right side mount with no luck. I did find two front fender mounts to go with the one I already had. Looking on the AA truck web site I found Neil’s “wheel Carrier Side Installation #3 - 89A” which detailed all the info I needed to make one from the front fender ones I had. This morning I set out to try it. First I mounted one to the frame and heated it to bend it to the right angle. After this the top was at the wrong angle - so I heated at the bend to get it in the right orientation.

This left the side carrier 2 3/4 inches to tall. I cut a section out and beveled the edges in preparation for welding.
Then mounted it and tacked it to make sure she was right. When every thing was aligned I welded it up and ground it clean.




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Wow - that is great. An original carrier for a 1929 AA express is about impossible to find. Let us know how the tire fits once the express body and running board are installed.

I will - your drawings made it possible.

Fit looks really good as distance from running board is same thickness as tires on truck.


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Does someone have measurements of the straight horizontal run of an original up to where it starts to curve up as measured from the out side of the frame? The one I made did not go thru the hole in splash apron like it should. It was a little high as it was curving upward. I think I need to add in a short piece there.

s147881 wrote:Does someone have measurements of the straight horizontal run of an original up to where it starts to curve up as measured from the out side of the frame? The one I made did not go thru the hole in splash apron like it should. It was a little high as it was curving upward. I think I need to add in a short piece there.

Bed fit up looks not to bad



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So how did you come out on this project??? Thinkin im gonna have to build my own also!!

It came out great! I love driving it. Lots of compliments


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i have one of these from a 30 AA. any interest anyone? i can take photos. thank you, kevin

Birdacre....im interested....just may not be able to afford the thing!! greg

Bobmay1....nice truck!!! Id be danged proud of that one!!

my spare mount is off a 30 AA. it has the front fender indented. it bolts to frame. it looks the same as what i see here. any comments or ideas Neil??? would this create what we see in photos, this being what you want?

i guess i have what he started with for one side. i was a bit confused by the description in the start of thread. so... if anyone wants to use this method to make what is shown message me. i may have two of them too.

Birdacre....i sent you a pm

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February 17th, 2020, 5:47 pm

my spare mount is off a 30 AA. it has the front fender indented. it bolts to frame. it looks the same as what i see here. any comments or ideas Neil??? would this create what we see in photos, this being what you want?

Birdcage,
Post a picture of what you have. No since guessing!