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Side mount Spare question


Cossack38

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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?

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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.

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