Idea on spare tire location - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldsnakebite · 05-03-2012, 02:34 PM

I've been debating to where to put a spare tire. I have already moved the fuel tank to the rear, so that's out. Considered the fender cutout. So I have located a small donut spare with a dual pattern 4 3/4 and 5. Not sure what it orginally came off of, but it will work. Also purchased a Model A fender tub and hear is what I'm thinking! See pics below: Has anyone else done this? I hope I'm not the first!

oldsnakebite · 05-03-2012, 02:35 PM

Here's a couple more!

markeb01 · 05-03-2012, 02:41 PM

I've never seen it done but I like the concept. Convenient and discreet, and makes a lot of sense being close to the tailgate for removal. I had my spare tethered to a Chevelle bracket in the right front corner of my bed (laying flat) for a number of years, but since my truck stays mostly local, several years ago I ditched the spare and just carry a can of inflataspare in the glove box now.

Your idea is so cool it could start a trend.

k1rodeoboater · 05-03-2012, 02:45 PM

I've seen something similar on fleet side beds. Guys take a wheel well and invert it infront of the stock one. Accomplishes the same thing, and a bracket can be made to secure it to prevent loss/theft. It also keeps the wheel below the bed level IIRC or very close to it
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losthope · 05-03-2012, 02:47 PM

I was gonna do mine like this where you can use a full size tire/rim and its mounted between the wheel and tail gate,just havent found a extra wheel well, but i havent looked to hard
http://www.persh.org/pickup/Body2.htm

1963c-10 · 05-03-2012, 03:22 PM

Great idea, cant wait to see it finished.

k1rodeoboater · 05-03-2012, 06:07 PM

Don't forget to put in some drain holes if you do that.
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61_FL_Apache · 05-03-2012, 08:00 PM

Nice idea! It stays below the bed rails..

Slow Build · 05-04-2012, 01:15 AM

How tall is the tire?

oldsnakebite · 05-04-2012, 09:46 AM

I believe the overall diameter is 23" and 5" wide. The size is T125 80D16.
I will start working on the tub flange this weekend.

**LostMy65** · 02-10-2016, 07:33 PM

That is a cool idea.

05-03-2012, 02:34 PM	#1
oldsnakebite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 38	Idea on spare tire location I've been debating to where to put a spare tire. I have already moved the fuel tank to the rear, so that's out. Considered the fender cutout. So I have located a small donut spare with a dual pattern 4 3/4 and 5. Not sure what it orginally came off of, but it will work. Also purchased a Model A fender tub and hear is what I'm thinking! See pics below: Has anyone else done this? I hope I'm not the first! Attached Images __________________ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

05-03-2012, 02:35 PM	#2
oldsnakebite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 38	Re: Idea on spare tire location Here's a couple more! Attached Images __________________ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

05-03-2012, 02:41 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Idea on spare tire location I've never seen it done but I like the concept. Convenient and discreet, and makes a lot of sense being close to the tailgate for removal. I had my spare tethered to a Chevelle bracket in the right front corner of my bed (laying flat) for a number of years, but since my truck stays mostly local, several years ago I ditched the spare and just carry a can of inflataspare in the glove box now. Your idea is so cool it could start a trend. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-03-2012, 02:45 PM	#4
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Idea on spare tire location I've seen something similar on fleet side beds. Guys take a wheel well and invert it infront of the stock one. Accomplishes the same thing, and a bracket can be made to secure it to prevent loss/theft. It also keeps the wheel below the bed level IIRC or very close to it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

05-03-2012, 02:47 PM	#5
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Idea on spare tire location I was gonna do mine like this where you can use a full size tire/rim and its mounted between the wheel and tail gate,just havent found a extra wheel well, but i havent looked to hard http://www.persh.org/pickup/Body2.htm __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

05-03-2012, 03:22 PM	#6
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Idea on spare tire location Great idea, cant wait to see it finished. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-03-2012, 06:07 PM	#7
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Idea on spare tire location Don't forget to put in some drain holes if you do that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

05-03-2012, 08:00 PM	#8
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Idea on spare tire location Nice idea! It stays below the bed rails.. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-04-2012, 01:15 AM	#9
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Idea on spare tire location How tall is the tire? __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

05-04-2012, 09:46 AM	#10
oldsnakebite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 38	Re: Idea on spare tire location I believe the overall diameter is 23" and 5" wide. The size is T125 80D16. I will start working on the tub flange this weekend. __________________ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

02-10-2016, 07:33 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Idea on spare tire location That is a cool idea. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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