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2monkeyboys

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i was in a junk yard last weekend saw this on a 1970 bronco not sure what its for ??????????????????????????/

ok thx next question how does the tire rack hook up to this bracket

 

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bronko69er

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Bracket for the a spare tire rack to attach to.
Came on my 69.
Bolted to passenger's side quarterpanel above the rear tire.
See the discolored spot?

 

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sstlaure

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It allowed you to lock the spare either at the back of the truck, or rotate it so that it would lock onto the pass side of the truck as well.

 

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I read a previous post about this, and somebody called it a farm hand, and attaches to the side, or the rear of the rig.

 

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I agree,it is so you can cruise on the farm with the tailgate down.Same reason for the flip license plate.

 

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gjrock said:

I agree,it is so you can cruise on the farm with the tailgate down.Same reason for the flip license plate.

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I always wondered why the license plates flipped up like that. Thanks for the new information!

 

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Used also to hide beer bottle opener.

 

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Bronco69Sport said:

I read a previous post about this, and somebody called it a farm hand, and attaches to the side, or the rear of the rig.

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Hmmmm, you know, I don't think I have ever seen a black Bronco with a white hard top. Kind of cool.

 

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the farm hand bracket is very rare, get it fixed up and bolted on

 

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bluebronco69 said:

the farm hand bracket is very rare, get it fixed up and bolted on

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Hmm... I think I have one of those too - and I removed it and smoothed the panel it bolted to.

 

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gjrock said:

I agree,it is so you can cruise on the farm with the tailgate down.Same reason for the flip license plate.

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Thats great. I just got a 4wheeler that I think will fit in my bronco. I thought I could'nt do it because of the plate. How funny.

 

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2monkeyboys said:

i was in a junk yard last weekend saw this on a 1970 bronco not sure what its for ??????????????????????????/

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how does the tire rack hook up to this bracket

 

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2monkeyboys said:

how does the tire rack hook up to this bracket

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You need to remove the trie and support bracket and switch it to the opposite side. The tire rack then bolts to the mount on the side of your EB. I had one as well on my 67, it makes a great CB antenna mount.

 

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Have one my 68.

http://classicbroncos.com/photos/data/500/medium/IMG_1085.JPG

 

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The early tire racks have a small bracket with a hole in it for the bolt to pass through and bolt to this bracket. The early racks also have a spare tire support bracket that would unbolt so you coud flip it to the other side of the rack, the later supports are welded on.

 

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bluebronco69 said:

the farm hand bracket is very rare, get it fixed up and bolted on

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i assume that it's one of those rare options that nobody wants so they aren't worth much? am i wrong and sitting on a mini gold mine?;D

i took mine off, figured it'd just be a rock magnet on the trail. well that and i doubt a 37" tire would hang very well off the side of the bronco!

 

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I wouldn't say they are that rare I have seen alot of broncos with them, I have had several myself.

 

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if you want to unload it let me know. i'd like to put one oon the camper and get the tire off the front

 

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uncle ray said:

i assume that it's one of those rare options that nobody wants so they aren't worth much? am i wrong and sitting on a mini gold mine?;D

i took mine off, figured it'd just be a rock magnet on the trail. well that and i doubt a 37" tire would hang very well off the side of the bronco!

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lol and that could cause the bronco lean;D