'32 frame question

[Hotrodvideo]

On my original '32 frame, the flanges from the spare tire bracket are still there on both sides of the inside of the frame. Do I need to remove these to bolt on a rear spreader bar or should they be left alone??

 

[Gary-UK]

They are reinforcement plates fitted at the factory. They are the same shape as the ends of the spreader bar/ tire mount, leave them alone.

 

[Zaemo]

Do not remove.

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