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Old 05-17-2007, 12:12 AM   #1
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Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

Hey guys, I recently did the above with my 64'. I've seen questions asked like this on here before, so even though my truck isn't a 67-72, the frame's the same and this should apply. I did a write up about it over here on this forum, didn't feel like redoing it over here, check it if interested...

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/159799/

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Old 05-17-2007, 12:39 AM   #2
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

Cool!! Nice write up.

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Old 05-17-2007, 01:24 AM   #3
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

thanks, it works pretty good...

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Old 05-17-2007, 01:38 AM   #4
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

If only I could find an 8 lug spare that works for my 35's

That's a slick setup.
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Old 05-17-2007, 02:27 AM   #5
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

thats pretty cool dude
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

Very nice article. Thanks for the link.
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Old 05-17-2007, 01:55 PM   #7
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

glad you enjoyed it. hopefully will save someone some time in the future if they try to go the same route.
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Old 05-17-2007, 05:23 PM   #8
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

good idea..and here i thought i was the only one who would use wood on there trucks...lol...if in the future you get some extra money go to a welding shop and see if you can get some angle iron cut to length or some channel, and use that..make sure you dont over tighten the bolts or they could suck through the wood...but hey i would do it your way in a heart beat..great inginuity, and cost efective to..i give ya 2 thumbs upp... shoot i have used 3/4 inch treated plywood for floor boards before..use what you got i always say..
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Old 05-18-2007, 03:20 PM   #9
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

exactly what I was thinking....

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Old 05-18-2007, 03:43 PM   #10
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

On a different note..or maybe a new thread. Anyone ever take LB Fleetside and use one of the stepside kits that are available now?
I am thinking about doing it and want to know what kind of head aches I am looking forward to. and btw..wooden floor too.
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Old 05-18-2007, 04:12 PM   #11
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

Anyway you could copy and paste it in the FAQ over here?
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Old 05-19-2007, 02:04 PM   #12
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Re: Short Fleet + Spare Tire + Hidden Hitch...Didn't think it was possible?

yeah i'll try to do that...

Driver177, I'm not sure how that would work...can't say. I have seen some guys get an extra wheel tub, mount it upside down inside their bed (thru the floor) so then there spare is recessed and has a place to "sit in" if that makes sense...maybe not what you're looking for?

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