I need to replace my spare tire carrier on my '67 coupe (broken glass around edge of tray and can't put my red lines in inflated since it is a white wall size so need longer front bolts and locking bolt) and am wondering about how it goes together. The two front bolts seem to have a welded nut in the frame bar it goes into, is that correct? Also, the tray cover has rivets to attach the V brace, how do you secure the rivets, is there a special tool, etc. The tub looks OK, so I will leave it. Thanks for any advice.
Spare Tire Carrier issues
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Re: Spare Tire Carrier issues
They were a bear to get out of my 65. I had three bolts that were a problem and the two tire carrier bolts were tough. I soaked them for several days and could not get them. I had my son come over the thrid day and he was able to get them. I am wondering if it is the coating on them that was the problem?Good luck! Tom- Top
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Tom - I don't think it's the "coating" that's a problem as much as the location. They came out with no problem on my Texas car; but my "rescue" car from Cheesehead Land that was rode hard and put away wet, took 3 men and a boy to get them out. I hope you thanked your son.Pete
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I not only thanked him but also fed him. I would have been better off hiring about 10 illegals. It would have been cheaper. Mine still have the metalic finish on the threads. Thats why I thought maybe that was it. Tom- Top
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They were a bear to get out of my 65. I had three bolts that were a problem and the two tire carrier bolts were tough. I soaked them for several days and could not get them. I had my son come over the thrid day and he was able to get them. I am wondering if it is the coating on them that was the problem?Good luck! TomBig Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico- Top
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