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cst350 · 01-07-2012, 02:11 PM

Trying to get the spare tire tucked between the frame rails on my shortbed.

I was thinking that one of the old space savers (firebird, el camino etc. using a wheel adapter) that need inflation cans would work, but I cant find any information that tells me how big the diameter of these are when deflated and then inflated...

Also, don,t want to put the tire in the bed and have the gas tank behind the seat so those are not options. And the roads around here are littered with debri and potholes so flying "commando" is not an option.

Anyone know the sizes of those???

oldblue1968chevy · 01-07-2012, 03:12 PM

i like the inbed ones lol

not LAYING in bed propped up on the side

Gokart Mozart · 01-07-2012, 08:27 PM

There's a couple on ebay right now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-FIREBIRD-...ts_Accessories

http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-92-Camaro...64125355932977

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...ertsstrunk.jpg

One red cannister is for a GM product number 1#486506 for E78-14 (7.35 X 14) tires on a 5" rim

Pop's C-10 · 01-07-2012, 09:07 PM

Adapter & spacesaver sounds like a bad combo..

68gmsee · 01-07-2012, 09:18 PM

Years ago I thought of using a spare tire holder/hoist off an 85 Toyota pickup truck. Don't know how it would work on trailing arms but I may try to do it on my 68 GMC since I have the leaf springs on it.

PanelDeland · 01-07-2012, 09:55 PM

At one point Furd did a spare mounted in the Bedside.IIRC it was on a camper special truck.The front area of the bed was made into a door and the spare actually fit inside the bedside.I doubt that's a solution for your situation but it might be an interesting idea for someone to use at some point.

Gokart Mozart · 01-09-2012, 12:54 PM

f*** side view

1975 Ford F250 Ranger XLT SuperCab Camper Special...

Sticking with Chevy, the Cameo was behind the bumper.

cst350 · 01-11-2012, 01:22 AM

Looks like a dodge caravan spare will fit. 145 width might tuck under enough to be out of sight. 20 bucks at the local salvage yard so Ill give it a shot this weekend...

01-07-2012, 02:11 PM	#1
cst350 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nor cal Posts: 218	spare tire is sooo ugly Trying to get the spare tire tucked between the frame rails on my shortbed. I was thinking that one of the old space savers (firebird, el camino etc. using a wheel adapter) that need inflation cans would work, but I cant find any information that tells me how big the diameter of these are when deflated and then inflated... Also, don,t want to put the tire in the bed and have the gas tank behind the seat so those are not options. And the roads around here are littered with debri and potholes so flying "commando" is not an option. Anyone know the sizes of those???

01-07-2012, 03:12 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: spare tire is sooo ugly i like the inbed ones lol not LAYING in bed propped up on the side __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-07-2012, 08:27 PM	#3
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: spare tire is sooo ugly There's a couple on ebay right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-FIREBIRD-...ts_Accessories http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-92-Camaro...64125355932977 http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/x...ertsstrunk.jpg One red cannister is for a GM product number 1#486506 for E78-14 (7.35 X 14) tires on a 5" rim

01-07-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: spare tire is sooo ugly Years ago I thought of using a spare tire holder/hoist off an 85 Toyota pickup truck. Don't know how it would work on trailing arms but I may try to do it on my 68 GMC since I have the leaf springs on it.

01-07-2012, 09:55 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: spare tire is sooo ugly At one point Furd did a spare mounted in the Bedside.IIRC it was on a camper special truck.The front area of the bed was made into a door and the spare actually fit inside the bedside.I doubt that's a solution for your situation but it might be an interesting idea for someone to use at some point. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-07-2012, 09:07 PM	#4
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: spare tire is sooo ugly Adapter & spacesaver sounds like a bad combo.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

01-11-2012, 01:22 AM	#8
cst350 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nor cal Posts: 218	Re: spare tire is sooo ugly Looks like a dodge caravan spare will fit. 145 width might tuck under enough to be out of sight. 20 bucks at the local salvage yard so Ill give it a shot this weekend...



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