Model T Spare Tire Mount

[333Stu]

I have a 26-27 Model T Coupe Spare Tire mount and was wondering what it may be worth? It is in great shape. Just wire brushed it tonight and it shows the Ford script with a stamped number on the "Hub" portion. Solid piece of metal! Just curious as to what I may be able to get for it as I have no need for the item. Thanks in advance for whoever responds.

Stu

 

[tmodelman]

$15-$50

 

[t42]

Is it for a wood wheel or a wire wheel?
Thanks

 

[CharlieB]

A bit more info. Is it a rear type that mounts on the spring/frame U-bolts? Wire or wood that could be worth in the $80/100 range. One of those side mount brackets would be lower in $.

 

[tmodelman]

The coupe and runabout in '26-'27 used the stubby steel mount to the rear body.

Fits wire wheel when alone, when the optional bolted on 'Y' carrier is used, then it fits the demountable 21' split rims.

The coupe / runabout sell for less usually at swaps, the longer gooseneck carrier for the touring/ sedans usually command a bit more, up to $100 or so, without the 'Y' carrier. A good 'Y' carrier adds perhaps $50-$100 more. Usually...there are deals out there.....

 

[t42]

That is what we are trying to figure out what he is selling. Wire or demountable?

 

[Jack Innes]

The Y carrier can be for 21" rims or the 30 x 3 1/2 clincher rims as well - not both.

 

[tmodelman]

Click on 333Stu member name and then send him a PM...that should figure this out for sure.

 

[333Stu]

I LOVE THIS SITE!!! I read alot of the forum discussions and you guys are a wealth of knowledge. I am a younger guy trying to learn as much as I can. You guys help a ton in my projects! Thanks for your input. I have the Y version with mount. I will post it on the "for sale" items without a price then whoever really needs or wants it can shoot me an offer.