Where's spare with relocated gas tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mocwon · 05-10-2003, 09:16 PM

If the gas tank is relocated from behind the seat to the rear between the frame rails, like Suburbans, where is the best place for the spare on a short wide 67-72?

Jwill41 · 05-10-2003, 09:21 PM

in the bed is the only place left

Gordo · 05-10-2003, 09:38 PM

Carry a can of "fix a flat", chances are it'll get you home.

XXL · 05-10-2003, 09:40 PM

Spare what?

Fix-A-Flat, and if that doesn't work, Sprint PCS.

**Palf70Step** · 05-10-2003, 09:49 PM

the only way to go

Low69CST · 05-10-2003, 10:07 PM

"They gotta be run flat"

Sorry, couldn't help but throw the rap song quote in there. I think i'm gonna get some run flat tires for my truck. Ofcoarse i'm puttin 20's on mine.

Stroker · 05-10-2003, 10:45 PM

I've heard of using the mini spares that are on 5x5 bolt patterns and placing it behind the seat where the tank used to be. I think there was a few Lincolns and Cads that had the same bolt pattern and came with the small spare. Wouldn't be of much use if you had a load on you truck but you might be able to limp along till you find a repair station.

XXL · 05-10-2003, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by Stroker
I've heard of using the mini spares that are on 5x5 bolt patterns and placing it behind the seat where the tank used to be. I think there was a few Lincolns and Cads that had the same bolt pattern and came with the small spare. Wouldn't be of much use if you had a load on you truck but you might be able to limp along till you find a repair station.

So where does the flat go?

Chevy Wrench · 05-10-2003, 11:48 PM

So what is a "spare tire" anyway? Hope you're friends with a tow truck driver.

70 Jimmy · 05-11-2003, 12:45 AM

Cell phone and a roadside assistance membership. Go through your insurance company, it's cheaper.

krazy_texan · 05-11-2003, 02:43 AM

chain it up in your bed because if you dont it will get stolen like mine did and a full size spare is not cheap

jcueckert13 · 05-11-2003, 10:24 AM

i thought the suburban had the saddle tanks

gr8scott51 · 05-13-2003, 10:16 AM

Truck bed spare tire mounts are available. Looking at ad from Acme Truck parts www.acmetruckparts.com . They come in two styles, flat mount for $74.95 and angle mount (like the off-road racers) for $149.95 in blue or black. Easy design to copy if your handy with metal work. Good luck, Scott

landon4421 · 05-13-2003, 10:41 AM

yep mine is riding around in the back of the truck.:p but here lately I was thinking why is it still back there? I have no jack or tire iron in the truck.

But we have AAA road side assistance.

NSANE68!!! · 05-13-2003, 10:43 AM

In the garage

smonty · 05-13-2003, 11:01 AM

That is a good idea - using a 5X5 temporary spare from a lincoln or something else. Would take up a lot less room in the truck bed. Usually don't carry anything back there anyway so I could at least probably limp to the nearest tire fix-it shop. Thanks for the idea.

Long Knight · 05-13-2003, 01:30 PM

Who makes an 8 hole donut? (haha, donuts usually have one hole!...uhum, anyway)

Mixup · 05-13-2003, 02:25 PM

Astro vans have a dual pattern spare. 5 on 5 3/4 and 5 on 5.

Southpa · 05-13-2003, 04:08 PM

If you are feeling adventurous you can chop a hole in your deck somewhere and sink a wheel well tub (open face closed off w/ sheet metal) upside-down. Bolt it to the deck and make sure you drill a drain hole.

cdowns · 05-13-2003, 04:35 PM

put a trailer hitch on your truck and put the spare in the trailer

05-10-2003, 09:16 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Where's spare with relocated gas tank? If the gas tank is relocated from behind the seat to the rear between the frame rails, like Suburbans, where is the best place for the spare on a short wide 67-72? __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

05-10-2003, 09:21 PM	#2
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	in the bed is the only place left __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

05-10-2003, 09:38 PM	#3
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05-10-2003, 09:40 PM	#4
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05-10-2003, 10:07 PM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	"They gotta be run flat" Sorry, couldn't help but throw the rap song quote in there. I think i'm gonna get some run flat tires for my truck. Ofcoarse i'm puttin 20's on mine. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-10-2003, 10:45 PM	#7
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	I've heard of using the mini spares that are on 5x5 bolt patterns and placing it behind the seat where the tank used to be. I think there was a few Lincolns and Cads that had the same bolt pattern and came with the small spare. Wouldn't be of much use if you had a load on you truck but you might be able to limp along till you find a repair station. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

05-10-2003, 11:48 PM	#9
Chevy Wrench former desert rat Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: salt lake city, utah Home of the 3 M's Mormons, methlabs and minivans Posts: 320	So what is a "spare tire" anyway? Hope you're friends with a tow truck driver. __________________ 94 Chevy Silverado Ext cab 4/6 drop w/ 18's and 2500watt system (work truck). 67 Chevy swb under const. frame off custom, 20's, bagged and a large rat under the hood,and a 1940 Chevy truck under const.

05-11-2003, 12:45 AM	#10
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05-11-2003, 02:43 AM	#11
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	chain it up in your bed because if you dont it will get stolen like mine did and a full size spare is not cheap __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

05-11-2003, 10:24 AM	#12
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	i thought the suburban had the saddle tanks __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

05-13-2003, 10:16 AM	#13
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Truck bed spare tire mounts are available. Looking at ad from Acme Truck parts www.acmetruckparts.com . They come in two styles, flat mount for $74.95 and angle mount (like the off-road racers) for $149.95 in blue or black. Easy design to copy if your handy with metal work. Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

05-13-2003, 10:41 AM	#14
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	yep mine is riding around in the back of the truck.:p but here lately I was thinking why is it still back there? I have no jack or tire iron in the truck. But we have AAA road side assistance. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

05-13-2003, 10:43 AM	#15
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05-13-2003, 11:01 AM	#16
smonty Smonty Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA Posts: 769	temporary spare That is a good idea - using a 5X5 temporary spare from a lincoln or something else. Would take up a lot less room in the truck bed. Usually don't carry anything back there anyway so I could at least probably limp to the nearest tire fix-it shop. Thanks for the idea. __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project



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05-13-2003, 02:25 PM	#18
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Astro vans have a dual pattern spare. 5 on 5 3/4 and 5 on 5. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

05-13-2003, 04:08 PM	#19
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,409	If you are feeling adventurous you can chop a hole in your deck somewhere and sink a wheel well tub (open face closed off w/ sheet metal) upside-down. Bolt it to the deck and make sure you drill a drain hole. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

05-13-2003, 04:35 PM	#20
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