Cossack38 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have a simple question whose answer has eluded me. I have a 1933 Plymouth PD sedan, to which I have added a factory trunk rack and trunk. This requires relocating the spare to a side mount position. I am pretty confident that Plymouth offered both single and dual side mount spares. If a single side mount was installed, was it always on the same side? If so, which side? I can rationalize either side. Having it on the passenger side would avoid having to stand in traffic to remove it. On the other hand, considering the era, having the side mount on the passenger's side might force you to stand in a ditch... Thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I'm afraid I can't supply you with the correct answer but that is certainly an interesting question. Great looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 For a left hand drive car, when a single sidemount is employed, it is always on the right fender. Opposite in right hand drive countries. The reasoning is that if you are going to exchange a flat tire for the spare, you will be working out of traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I recall from reading the '36 Dodge parts book that the side that got the side mount had a different spring to account for the added weight. I personally wouldn't give that much thought, but if you see a little difference in your cars stance, you'll know why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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