Stock Spare Tire Carrier?

[Okie69]

Hey guys, is this a factory spare carrier for a ‘74? I don’t think it is but wanted to make sure. Buddy is looking into buying this one and everything looks original except for this. At least to my eye.



And a few more pics just for fun.

 

[Okie69]

Also what about this AC unit? Dealer installed? Aftermarket?

 

[thegreatjustino]

The tire carrier is an aftermarket unit. Not a stock Ford one.

All A/C systems are aftermarket. A/C was never a factory option on the first generation Bronco.

 

[Okie69]

The tire carrier is an aftermarket unit. Not a stock Ford one.

All A/C systems are aftermarket. A/C was never a factory option on the first generation Bronco.

Thanks I thought so.

In reference to the AC system I was just wondering if it looked period correct like a dealer may have installed it in ‘74

 

[Slowleak]

Thanks I thought so.

In reference to the AC system I was just wondering if it looked period correct like a dealer may have installed it in ‘74

It’s not like the dealer installed units I have owned or seen. That doesn’t mean a dealer did not do it, but the ones I am familiar with are made by ARA. This one is in my ‘77 and was installed by the dealer. It is identical to ones I have seen in earlier years.

 

[BRONCOchild2.0]

Tire carrier is not stock. AC, as you mentioned is dealer option/installed. However, it's pretty much era correct for what they were installing back in the day.

BTW, I love seeing the ingenuity and/or engineering behind vehicles.

 

[syndicate1]

Hey guys, is this a factory spare carrier for a ‘74? I don’t think it is but wanted to make sure. Buddy is looking into buying this one and everything looks original except for this. At least to my eye.

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And a few more pics just for fun.

That’s a Kayline spare tire carrier with the jerry can mount.


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