PMac Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Hi to the Model 20 Brigade, Art Morra has been kind enough to lend me his pattern for a Model 20 spare tire bracket and hinge for the luggage rack (see attached photos). The spare tire brackets (x2 per car) are bolted to the rear of the chassis (see inserted photo) and the luggage rack hinge is pinned to the end of the spare tire bracket (see attached photo of a car with the rack fitted). I understand that these items were optional extras for the car. Some cars were fitted with nothing, some the spare tire brackets only and others also had the luggage rack. I am going to get quotes to have some cast for my car and want to check if there are any others interested in acquiring these items. Based on interest levels, I can report back with a cost quote. I will not be looking for any profit on the project.... purely cost recovery. Please note that you will need to do some basic finishing work on the castings. Most significantly, you will need to cut the apertures for the leather straps that hold the spare tire to the brackets. You should be able to do this work with a hand drill and small round file. Additionally there will be holes to drill for fitment to your chassis. Nothing too complex or arduous. At a later time point, I can provide photos and measurements for locating the brackets on the chassis. Art also gave me a plan drawing for the luggage rack which I can also share. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in the spare tire brackets (x2 per car) or luggage rack hinges (x2 per car) or both. I can then report back on cost. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hughes Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Peter: Looks like interesting options. Never knew about these being available. I am interested in a set of each. Let me know when you find out what the cost will be. Thanks Steve Hughes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMac Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Thanks Steve, will let you know. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mead Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Hey Peter, Did this project progress ? I would be interested in both. Thanks! Jim Mead Owego, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMac Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Jim, Thanks for your note. I did have 4 sets of spare tire carriers cast and will receive these back shortly (see picture). I will keep one set for my car, so there are three sets available (two available sets if Steve is still interested). At cost, these will be $80 per set of two castings, plus postage. I did not get any of the luggage rack hinges cast at this time. A reminder.... you will need to cut the apertures for the leather straps that hold the spare tire to the brackets. You should be able to do this work with a hand drill and small round file. Regards, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Mead Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Peter, I’ll certainly take a set. But truth be told, I’m most interested in the trunk hinges. Do you have plans to have any cast ? All best, Jim Mead 4868 State Route 38 Owego, NY. 13827 (607) 725-6833 cell/text anytime jgmead@stny.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I’d be interested in the trunk hinge set also. Have the spare tire brackets. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMac Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 OK Jim and David, let me look into this. I will come back to you. Regards, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hughes Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I am still interested in a set of the brackets. DM me with the info on payment and whatever you need from me. I am sure I will be interested in the trunk rack castings as well when they are available. Thanks for your work on these projects. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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