ebak210 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I have an idea about building a trunk platform on the rear of my car. I want to buy a suitable trunk, and I want to keep the spare tire (1), with the original holder behind the trunk. Does anyone have photos of how this can be done? I would be very greatful. My car is a 1928 Buick mod 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Desert model 45 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 This rack was added to my 25-45 and incorporated the original spare rim carrier. Maker is unknown and may have been installed by the dealer as an accessory. This car did not have rear bumpers, so attaching a rack like this requires another solution for bumper bracket extensions. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Here is a hand made trunk, covered with textured naugahide on mine. All the hardware is readily available on the web, and you can get real creative that way. Mike in colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michealbernal Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) My 1928 model 27 has an original trunk, trunk holder, spare tire carrier and tail/stop lite assembly. I will post some photos/info. Edited January 1, 2020 by michealbernal (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebak210 Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Oregon Desert Model 45, FLYER 15015, and michealbernal, thanks. This is what I was looking for. FLYER 15015: Do you have a closer photo without the trunk on it? michealbernal: Im looking forward to your photos/info. Again, thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michealbernal Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Just added pictures to my old post - bumping for anyone who is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I have a spare carrier that might work if you need one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 15 hours ago, michealbernal said: Just added pictures to my old post - bumping for anyone who is interested. I’d love to have a trunk mount and trunk like that, If anyone comes across one or wants to part with one please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michealbernal Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 The only problem with the trunk is that it makes it very difficult to access the fuel tank filler opening. I wonder if Buick or some aftermarket supplier ever made any type of remote location for the fuel filler? Anyone have any info. on that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfamily Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 I’d be ok w that as long as I can access it when I need fuel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry, I don't have a picture of the rack without the trunk. Came with the car and I've never taken it off. I can tell you that the rack is hinged in the middle so I suppose it folds up against the body shell. As for filling the gas tank, I use a 5 gallon can with a 3' hose. cannot get a gas station nozzle near the tank due to the tail light and rack. In this shot you can just see the filler in front of the rack. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michealbernal Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Since my car is a 1928 standard the fuel tank filler opening is on the right rear side. It is behind the trunk and inboard from the right edge of the trunk about 6 inches. The space between the front of the trunk and the back of the car body is maybe 3 or 4 inches at the most. Very tight fit I have been adding fuel to the tank with a gas can with a 3ft piece of hose attached but there has to be a better way. I wonder what they did back in 1928? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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