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WinDancer · 03-10-2007, 02:15 AM

After you move the gas tank from behind the seat to under the truck bed.............

Pics, please?
Thanks

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 02:32 AM

I don't carry a spare, but I guess you would just have to chunk it in the bed

pimperout · 03-10-2007, 02:34 AM

im taking a mounting thinger offa my parts truck to mount my spare on the side of my bed wen it warms up. my truck used to have one cuz it has the mounting holes. dont have any pics srry

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-10-2007, 03:45 AM

mine just sits in the middle of bed right over diff exept for when i take corners fast or brake hard then i have to put it back where i had it

*bskylerj* · 03-10-2007, 05:35 AM

I keep mine in the garage. lol

sjarrett71 · 03-10-2007, 07:23 AM

what spare?!

Fred T · 03-10-2007, 09:20 AM

Last time I looked it was out behind the shed.

3/4tonterror · 03-10-2007, 10:02 AM

spare what?i have lots of spare parts,spare cars, spare shoes,but no spare tire.I only carry a spare if i go on long trips,out of state.kind of hard to carry a spare when your running 33x12.5x16.5.

AKChevyman · 03-10-2007, 10:17 AM

I carry AAA that way no need for a spare ;o)

49studebaker · 03-10-2007, 10:18 AM

I'm not sure where mine will be. Trying to come up with some clever way to carry it in the back where it will be secure and not screw up the new wood bed. Thought about fabricating a mount through the bed that could be removed when the truck isn't on a road trip.

jacobs · 03-10-2007, 10:21 AM

My spare is in the factory optional bed mounted carrier.

1LoC10 · 03-10-2007, 10:36 AM

yeah mines in the garage too, but its flat

19673ontree · 03-10-2007, 10:47 AM

why would you want move the tank from behind the seat ?
my spare will be in it's stock location under the bed where it go's (LOL)

see ten · 03-10-2007, 12:52 PM

Uh, I have a couple cans of fix-a-flat I swap back and forth between vehicles.

1LoC10 · 03-10-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

Uh, I have a couple cans of fix-a-flat I swap back and forth between vehicles.

I hope you carry a whole case in the 4x4...lol

68shortstep · 03-10-2007, 12:57 PM

Fender-mounts aren't to everybodies' tastes, but I like 'em. Classic.

dopeslap · 03-11-2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19673ontree

why would you want move the tank from behind the seat ?
my spare will be in it's stock location under the bed where it go's (LOL)

Because that in-cab gas tank may cause you to die a very painful death.

Six months ago I bumped into a lawsuit involving a young man that crashed a 1970 long bed. In the impact, he suffered a dislocated hip from the lap belt. He would have been fine but the cab was quickly engulfed in flames from a slow leak in the gas tank behind his seat. Bystanders testified that even though the driver was concious he became disoriented and could not get out of the truck. The heat was too intense for them to pull him to safety so the guy just burned while they were yelling instruction to him on how to get out. After what they estimated to be ten minutes, the driver finally kicked out the windshield and crawled out on the hood. As they pulled him off the hood and put the fire out on his body, large chunks of his skin just fell off. He layed in the hospial for a few hours in miserable pain and then died.

Sorry to be so graphic (although the pictures are a hundred times worse) but you asked the question. Even a slight risk of burning alive makes this relatively easy mod well worth the time and $. Move the tank and find a new home for the spare.

1969k10stepside · 03-10-2007, 12:57 PM

Ummm,I spent the money on the 4 tires I need and cant afford another one for a spare...I do have a old 33 on a rusty 15x10 wagon wheel if I need it...

WTB3 · 03-10-2007, 01:29 PM

I have the mounting bracket on the rear side of my bed but i have no clue where the spare is...

boraxman · 03-10-2007, 01:43 PM

No spare here.

Longhorn Man · 03-10-2007, 02:25 PM

Mine hangs over the seat belt most of the time.
(I can't believe i am the 20th post on here, and the first one to say that)
I carry a spare about 50% of the time, and when I do, it just gets tossed in the back. Here in the rust belt, it's a bad idea to keep it underneath the bed, the salt gets it and it turns to crap in a couple years.

**Already Gone** · 03-10-2007, 02:41 PM

Good question.. I do not carry one now and am thinking when I get my fuel tank out of the cab and redo behind the seat I'm gonna see if I can get one of those factory donut temporary spares with the right height and bolt pattern and mount it there.. I'm thinking I will finish the inside of the back of the cab with a carpet covered piece of wood or something lighter and as strong and have it removable so I can keep the spare out of view but have it when needed especially on along road trip. l

**70cst** · 03-10-2007, 02:48 PM

My wife said the only times she sees my truck running is when it's behind the tow truck.

Some day I hope to have use for a spare.

Longhorn Man · 03-10-2007, 03:51 PM

a spare from an astro van will fit a 5 lug truck. Dunno if they had a space saver or not though.

spdrcr29 · 03-10-2007, 06:31 PM

I'm a motorcycle guy by nature, and we don't have spares, so I carry one of those 15 dollar air compressors that plug into the cig lighter and a plug kit for the tires. As for finding the leak.... If you made it to the gas station, they have 20 ounce bottles of water and hand soap in the bathroom. Add the tire reaming tool and some heat from a Zippo on the bottle cap, and boom, you gotta perfectly good leak diagnosis machine.

OH, and a disclaimer.... Is it safe? Nope, its a temporary fix for a crappy problem, unlike a .45 auto, which is a more permanent fix for a temporary problem.

03-10-2007, 02:15 AM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Where is your spare After you move the gas tank from behind the seat to under the truck bed............. Pics, please? Thanks __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

03-10-2007, 02:32 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Where is your spare I don't carry a spare, but I guess you would just have to chunk it in the bed __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-10-2007, 02:34 AM	#3
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	Re: Where is your spare im taking a mounting thinger offa my parts truck to mount my spare on the side of my bed wen it warms up. my truck used to have one cuz it has the mounting holes. dont have any pics srry

03-10-2007, 03:45 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Where is your spare mine just sits in the middle of bed right over diff exept for when i take corners fast or brake hard then i have to put it back where i had it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-10-2007, 05:35 AM	#5
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Where is your spare I keep mine in the garage. lol

03-10-2007, 07:23 AM	#6
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Where is your spare what spare?! __________________ -Scott-

03-10-2007, 09:20 AM	#7
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Where is your spare Last time I looked it was out behind the shed. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-10-2007, 10:02 AM	#8
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Where is your spare spare what?i have lots of spare parts,spare cars, spare shoes,but no spare tire.I only carry a spare if i go on long trips,out of state.kind of hard to carry a spare when your running 33x12.5x16.5.

03-10-2007, 10:17 AM	#9
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: Where is your spare I carry AAA that way no need for a spare ;o) __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-10-2007, 10:18 AM	#10
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Where is your spare I'm not sure where mine will be. Trying to come up with some clever way to carry it in the back where it will be secure and not screw up the new wood bed. Thought about fabricating a mount through the bed that could be removed when the truck isn't on a road trip. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

03-10-2007, 10:21 AM	#11
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: Where is your spare My spare is in the factory optional bed mounted carrier.

03-10-2007, 10:36 AM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Where is your spare yeah mines in the garage too, but its flat __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-10-2007, 10:47 AM	#13
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Where is your spare why would you want move the tank from behind the seat ? my spare will be in it's stock location under the bed where it go's (LOL)

03-10-2007, 12:52 PM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Where is your spare Uh, I have a couple cans of fix-a-flat I swap back and forth between vehicles.

03-10-2007, 12:57 PM	#16
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Where is your spare Fender-mounts aren't to everybodies' tastes, but I like 'em. Classic. Attached Images



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03-10-2007, 12:57 PM	#18
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Where is your spare Ummm,I spent the money on the 4 tires I need and cant afford another one for a spare...I do have a old 33 on a rusty 15x10 wagon wheel if I need it...

03-10-2007, 01:29 PM	#19
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: Where is your spare I have the mounting bracket on the rear side of my bed but i have no clue where the spare is... __________________ '65 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed '71 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed

03-10-2007, 01:43 PM	#20
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Where is your spare No spare here. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

03-10-2007, 02:25 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Where is your spare Mine hangs over the seat belt most of the time. (I can't believe i am the 20th post on here, and the first one to say that) I carry a spare about 50% of the time, and when I do, it just gets tossed in the back. Here in the rust belt, it's a bad idea to keep it underneath the bed, the salt gets it and it turns to crap in a couple years.

03-10-2007, 02:41 PM	#22
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Where is your spare Good question.. I do not carry one now and am thinking when I get my fuel tank out of the cab and redo behind the seat I'm gonna see if I can get one of those factory donut temporary spares with the right height and bolt pattern and mount it there.. I'm thinking I will finish the inside of the back of the cab with a carpet covered piece of wood or something lighter and as strong and have it removable so I can keep the spare out of view but have it when needed especially on along road trip. l __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-10-2007, 02:48 PM	#23
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Where is your spare My wife said the only times she sees my truck running is when it's behind the tow truck. Some day I hope to have use for a spare. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-10-2007, 03:51 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Where is your spare a spare from an astro van will fit a 5 lug truck. Dunno if they had a space saver or not though.

03-10-2007, 06:31 PM	#25
spdrcr29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 78	Re: Where is your spare I'm a motorcycle guy by nature, and we don't have spares, so I carry one of those 15 dollar air compressors that plug into the cig lighter and a plug kit for the tires. As for finding the leak.... If you made it to the gas station, they have 20 ounce bottles of water and hand soap in the bathroom. Add the tire reaming tool and some heat from a Zippo on the bottle cap, and boom, you gotta perfectly good leak diagnosis machine. OH, and a disclaimer.... Is it safe? Nope, its a temporary fix for a crappy problem, unlike a .45 auto, which is a more permanent fix for a temporary problem.

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