whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CST10 · 01-21-2015, 01:07 PM

So, what's the look you like.

Spare tire mounted to the side or underneath on a step side truck?

**michael bustamante** · 01-21-2015, 01:16 PM

honestly i like em both and would have been happy either way but mine is a spare inside the bed, full rear fender.

Timborees · 01-21-2015, 01:21 PM

I think its a little "each to their own" here on pref.... I like the side mount on the earlier model chev trucks (particularly 48-54), not so much on this model. I have a LWB stepper and mine is underneath, which is nice if you like to have bed-stakes for example (another interesting question on their suitability for our model trucks...!).

Overall I like the look on yours and are happy to have mine under the bed.....

*completely unhelpful response to your post and deliberately did not answer the question....;-)

CST10 · 01-21-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Timborees

*completely unhelpful response to your post and deliberately did not answer the question....;-)

Lol, I would not get offended but understand your position. Lol.

flashed · 01-21-2015, 01:23 PM

I like them with the spare on the side ,its different .

CST10 · 01-21-2015, 01:32 PM

I guess the only advantage of bed side mount is ease of access to the spare. Most of the stepsides I remember growing up were on the bedside.

CST10 · 01-21-2015, 01:34 PM

I also think that the full fender looks good too. If the fender has the cutout for the spare with no tire there, I think that looks no that great.

**michael bustamante** · 01-21-2015, 01:56 PM

is that a 10" rim on the rear end?

CST10 · 01-21-2015, 02:05 PM

No it's an 8" wide rear rim. GM factory wheel.

R.L. · 01-21-2015, 05:22 PM

I like them on the side, always have. You can if you want, put a rear mounted gas tank under there now.

68shortstep · 01-21-2015, 06:55 PM

Obvious for my choice.

To reply to the "stakeside" bed panels question, the sidemount spare would not interfere with that, I believe, except possibly a very little bit at the top bedside where the support rods for the spare mount are.

"Trim a little wood" in a couple small places, would be all that's required, if even that. The spare & tire mount bracket is all outside the top bed lip, except for the two of the 5 support rods for the tire mount.

As a kid, every farmer I knew drove stepsides, because they were so much safer for carrying a cow or two in the back. No wheelwells inside the bed for the cow to fall on & maybe break a leg.

Dave

CST10 · 01-21-2015, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68shortstep

As a kid, every farmer I knew drove stepsides, because they were so much safer for carrying a cow or two in the back. No wheelwells inside the bed for the cow to fall on & maybe break a leg.

Dave

Lol. I do remember a few cows riding in the back of trucks years ago. Lol

midniteblues · 01-21-2015, 09:23 PM

I like them either way.

I could see the sun puttin a beating on the side spare...but the cool factor overcomes that.

I need a good 67 dr side rear step fender so i'm keeping my eye's open for either.

yours definitly looks great. and correct

CST10 · 01-22-2015, 05:52 PM

I seem to see the older 50's-60's trucks with them mounted outside the side of the bed. On the 67-72 it's been about 1/2 and 1/2 I guess.

On the stepsides was there an option to not have it mounted on the side of the bed?

68shortstep · 01-22-2015, 06:02 PM

On the stepsides was there an option to not have it mounted on the side of the bed?[/QUOTE]

Yes -------- no idea on production numbers, & doubt it was even counted, but most that I see now are without the sidemount spare tire.

Maybe the farmers used-up most all of the sidemount spare kind.

rdgt67 · 01-22-2015, 06:34 PM

I have a 70 gmc stepper and want a side mount. Reminds me of when I was young......nice truck!!

swamp rat · 01-22-2015, 10:40 PM

I like them all, in the bed, on the rear fender or under the bed, and if i had your truck i wouldn't change a thing.

But if you live in a rainy state you may want to have the in the in bed or under bed spare Vs the fender mount as rainwater tends to collect on that cutaway section.

I guess one has to decide if they like an origional look or a more sporty look.

68 Stepper · 01-23-2015, 12:28 AM

I have always liked the full fender, but the spare on the fender would be convenient, and the look is growing on me.

CST10 · 01-25-2015, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Stepper

I have always liked the full fender, but the spare on the fender would be convenient, and the look is growing on me.

I grew up seeing them there, but always thought the hot rod look didn't have the spare on the side......

It's no hot rod by any means, the look is starting to grow on me the longer I own it.

01-21-2015, 01:07 PM	#1
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. So, what's the look you like. Spare tire mounted to the side or underneath on a step side truck? Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-21-2015, 01:16 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. honestly i like em both and would have been happy either way but mine is a spare inside the bed, full rear fender. __________________ 1967custom

01-21-2015, 01:21 PM	#3
Timborees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brisbane Queensland Posts: 28	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I think its a little "each to their own" here on pref.... I like the side mount on the earlier model chev trucks (particularly 48-54), not so much on this model. I have a LWB stepper and mine is underneath, which is nice if you like to have bed-stakes for example (another interesting question on their suitability for our model trucks...!). Overall I like the look on yours and are happy to have mine under the bed..... *completely unhelpful response to your post and deliberately did not answer the question....;-)

01-21-2015, 01:23 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I like them with the spare on the side ,its different .

01-21-2015, 01:32 PM	#6
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I guess the only advantage of bed side mount is ease of access to the spare. Most of the stepsides I remember growing up were on the bedside. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-21-2015, 01:34 PM	#7
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I also think that the full fender looks good too. If the fender has the cutout for the spare with no tire there, I think that looks no that great. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-21-2015, 01:56 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. is that a 10" rim on the rear end? __________________ 1967custom

01-21-2015, 02:05 PM	#9
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. No it's an 8" wide rear rim. GM factory wheel. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-21-2015, 05:22 PM	#10
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I like them on the side, always have. You can if you want, put a rear mounted gas tank under there now.

01-21-2015, 06:55 PM	#11
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. Obvious for my choice. To reply to the "stakeside" bed panels question, the sidemount spare would not interfere with that, I believe, except possibly a very little bit at the top bedside where the support rods for the spare mount are. "Trim a little wood" in a couple small places, would be all that's required, if even that. The spare & tire mount bracket is all outside the top bed lip, except for the two of the 5 support rods for the tire mount. As a kid, every farmer I knew drove stepsides, because they were so much safer for carrying a cow or two in the back. No wheelwells inside the bed for the cow to fall on & maybe break a leg. Dave Attached Images Last edited by 68shortstep; 01-21-2015 at 07:04 PM.

01-21-2015, 09:23 PM	#13
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I like them either way. I could see the sun puttin a beating on the side spare...but the cool factor overcomes that. I need a good 67 dr side rear step fender so i'm keeping my eye's open for either. yours definitly looks great. and correct __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-22-2015, 05:52 PM	#14
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I seem to see the older 50's-60's trucks with them mounted outside the side of the bed. On the 67-72 it's been about 1/2 and 1/2 I guess. On the stepsides was there an option to not have it mounted on the side of the bed? __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-22-2015, 06:02 PM	#15
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. On the stepsides was there an option to not have it mounted on the side of the bed?[/QUOTE] Yes -------- no idea on production numbers, & doubt it was even counted, but most that I see now are without the sidemount spare tire. Maybe the farmers used-up most all of the sidemount spare kind.

01-22-2015, 06:34 PM	#16
rdgt67 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Granbury texas Posts: 96	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I have a 70 gmc stepper and want a side mount. Reminds me of when I was young......nice truck!!

01-22-2015, 10:40 PM	#17
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I like them all, in the bed, on the rear fender or under the bed, and if i had your truck i wouldn't change a thing. But if you live in a rainy state you may want to have the in the in bed or under bed spare Vs the fender mount as rainwater tends to collect on that cutaway section. I guess one has to decide if they like an origional look or a more sporty look. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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01-23-2015, 12:28 AM	#18
68 Stepper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Richland Washington Posts: 127	Re: whats your preference on a stepside for spare mounts. I have always liked the full fender, but the spare on the fender would be convenient, and the look is growing on me.

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