40 Spare Tire Mount

[Kentf1003]

Building a 40 pickup. I plan to use a rear (passenger side) fender that has the inset/dip for the spare tire. But, my running boards are both flat. I see in catalogs where they sell runningboards with a matching inset/dip for the spare.

Is it necessary to have that type of running board in order to use a side mount spare tire setup or can I use my flat ones?

Thanks.

 

[mj40's]

I didn't know they made a flat running board. Mine are ribbed and have the provisions for the spare mount. I would like to find a section of running board and weld a section in mine because I'm not using the spare mount location on mine. Any photos?

 

[Kentf1003]

Does yours have the dip in the running board on the spare side? If you want to see a pair of flat ones, there is a flat set on ebay right now.

Does anyone mount a spare with a fender cut out - flat running board combination?

Thanks Barners.

 

[V12Bill]

My 39 has the dimple in the fender and the running board is flat. I saw a 41 PU just a few months ago that had the same combination. I would think that a dimple in the running board would be an invitation for rust.