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On Bill's 31 site there is a picture of the tire clamp and under it what looks like some type if threaded spacer with a washer. All chrome plated. I searched the site and the usual venders and can't find these items.

Where these factory parts or added to help the clamp sit straight on the tire?

I will add a link to the picture on Bill's 31 site.

thanks

Dave

https://1931chevrolet.com/images/sidemounts/Installed7.jpg

Something else from Bill's site, it appears to be in the factory instructions. Anyone have a picture of one or a source?

Thanks

Dave

What may appear as a separate washer and threaded spacer in the photo of the 1930-31 tire clamp is in fact part of the clamp. The later tire clamps which have been reproduced do not have this feature.

The side mount lock pictured in the instructions and identified with the arrow and "X" is indeed a separate piece that threads on the bottom of the upright rod and retains the lock in position. I don't believe those have been reproduced. I don't have any extras but do have some that might be used as examples if someone with lathe and mill wanted to reproduce them.

Thanks Chipper, that explains what is going on . I ran another nut down and then the clamp so that may make up for the repo tire clamp.

I would love to see a photo of the original clamp if anyone has one and can post it.

Thanks

Dave

I might have one I can copy on my lathe. I have to check because it might be for an Oldsmobile. I’m willing to make some for cost of materials and some time.

Ted, thanks please let me know.

Dave

1929 "Tire Carrier Brace Clamp Assy" PN 355633 not shown in photo.

Top of photo
1930 - 1931 "Tire Carrier Brace Clamp Assy", PN 366639 (aka: side mount clamp) shown next to the correct open top 1929-1931 "Tire Carrier Clamp Screw Handle" PN 356368.

Bottom of photo
1932-1936 "Tire Carrier Brace Clamp, PN 369356 shown next to the closed top "T" nut. 1932-1933 "Tire Carrier Clamp Screw Handle" PN 366977.

Thanks Chipper, looks like I have the right handle with the 32 clamp. The vendor has them listed as 29-36. My bad for not researching it.

Dave

Dave,
The 1936 Chevrolet parts books show the closed top handle for 1929 - 1936. I had to look in 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932 and 1936 Chevrolet parts books to get the more accurate information on what was originally used.

Chipper,

Do you have two of the correct clamps?

Thanks

Dave

Dave,
I sure don't have any extras. Barely have enough for my projects. Has taken me years to gather up enough.

I don’t have any clamps like that either. I thought you needed part “X” made up. I looked and what I have is for Olds, not chevy. If I got a sample, they don’t look hard to make.

Thanks for the info and offer of help. I am going with these until I find a correct pair. If anyone has a pair or one let me know. I have a lot f interesting parts and/or money for trade.

Dave

Hi I have one 1930-31 clamp and T nut used exactly as you search.If you are interested let me know

Thanks Duhen, sending you a private message.

Dave

Dave, I sent you a pm.

Thanks for all the offers on 31 clamps. One of many great benefits in being a VCCA member. Before the offers I called Gary Wallace and he had a pair.

Dave

ps When I get the 31 clamps chromed I will have a very nice set of the 32 and up new repo clamps at a great discount.

Dave

I thought that the T handle was open for the open cars and closed for closed cars

I believe it is open for 31 and closed in 32. Bill wrote it up on his site;

https://1931chevrolet.com/accessories6.htm

Dave

rjp,
The open for open cars and closed for closed cars was the popular belief until several of us did the research to determine it was open top 1929-31 and closed top for 1932 and newer.

Good to know, I was close