Glide out spare tire carrier?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 10-18-2016, 09:34 PM

Picked this up at a swap meet and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it? I would guess it is for the 72 pickups. Anyone confirm or deny? I know the 73 and up could have these.

1972RedNeck · 10-18-2016, 10:39 PM

I saw that as a dealer option in the back of my '72 GMC owner's manual.

VWNate1 · 10-18-2016, 11:34 PM

Pretty cool ! .

I'd love one for my '69 C/10 Short Bed .

HUSTLESTUFF · 10-19-2016, 06:15 AM

WOW!!! that was made in my town. They are still in business but don't do much work. Mostly RV stuff. Might have to go there tomorrow.

In The Ten Ring · 10-19-2016, 07:02 AM

What a neat idea! The '70's really held some innovation.

The under-bed spare tire location is problematic, especially for older people, and I could see where this idea would be a big help.

I like my stepside bed with side-mounted spare simply because the spare is easy to get to yet out of the way. I rather wish modern trucks had a stepside option. Now I've only had three flat tires in my 25 years of driving and none happened in bad weather, night, or when I was in a hurry. All flats have occurred in my daily driver cars. I don't think my dad ever had a flat on my truck and the spare is original.

SS Tim · 10-19-2016, 09:22 AM

I'd have to say that is intended for 73 up trucks. This is based on the 5-15-72 drawing date and the 117.5" wheelbase reference.

demian5 · 10-19-2016, 10:43 AM

My son has one on his 86.

**too much stuff** · 10-19-2016, 08:22 PM

Thanks tim, that was what I wondered also. I noticed the wheelbase and thought about the date of 5-72 on it.
Thanks.

**jerry moss** · 10-19-2016, 09:57 PM

the shop i work in used to be the dodge dealership from the 40s into the 70s. when my employer bought it there was a bunch of NOS stuff up in the attic and there was a couple of those glide out spare carriers in the mix. i will look around and see if i still have them.

**special-K** · 10-20-2016, 08:41 AM

My '72 K2500 has one of those. I'm pretty sure they were available prior to '73. I think I have a brochure showing them.

VWNate1 · 10-20-2016, 06:52 PM

My 1949 Chevy 3100 series pickup came with one from the factory .

They're cute but a real PIA when it's raining or a muddy dirt road....

10-18-2016, 09:34 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,701	Glide out spare tire carrier?? Picked this up at a swap meet and was wondering if anyone knew anything about it? I would guess it is for the 72 pickups. Anyone confirm or deny? I know the 73 and up could have these. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-18-2016, 11:34 PM	#3
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,608	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? Pretty cool ! . I'd love one for my '69 C/10 Short Bed . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

10-19-2016, 06:15 AM	#4
HUSTLESTUFF Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NORCAL CA Posts: 64	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? WOW!!! that was made in my town. They are still in business but don't do much work. Mostly RV stuff. Might have to go there tomorrow.

10-19-2016, 07:02 AM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? What a neat idea! The '70's really held some innovation. The under-bed spare tire location is problematic, especially for older people, and I could see where this idea would be a big help. I like my stepside bed with side-mounted spare simply because the spare is easy to get to yet out of the way. I rather wish modern trucks had a stepside option. Now I've only had three flat tires in my 25 years of driving and none happened in bad weather, night, or when I was in a hurry. All flats have occurred in my daily driver cars. I don't think my dad ever had a flat on my truck and the spare is original.

10-19-2016, 09:22 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? I'd have to say that is intended for 73 up trucks. This is based on the 5-15-72 drawing date and the 117.5" wheelbase reference. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

10-19-2016, 10:43 AM	#7
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? My son has one on his 86. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-19-2016, 08:22 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,701	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? Thanks tim, that was what I wondered also. I noticed the wheelbase and thought about the date of 5-72 on it. Thanks. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-19-2016, 09:57 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,742	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? the shop i work in used to be the dodge dealership from the 40s into the 70s. when my employer bought it there was a bunch of NOS stuff up in the attic and there was a couple of those glide out spare carriers in the mix. i will look around and see if i still have them. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-20-2016, 08:41 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? My '72 K2500 has one of those. I'm pretty sure they were available prior to '73. I think I have a brochure showing them. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-20-2016, 06:52 PM	#11
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,608	Re: Glide out spare tire carrier?? My 1949 Chevy 3100 series pickup came with one from the factory . They're cute but a real PIA when it's raining or a muddy dirt road.... __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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