Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

colgad · 05-10-2015, 11:57 PM

This took more than a minute! Not mine but if someone needs a 67 long bed
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/4975689779.html

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-11-2015, 04:00 AM

Interesting. A clever mod, I'm thinking. That style isn't factory. Is there a spare on the otherside too? And do the wheels turn in their mounts?
In WWII the Germans had a light 4x4 truck for scouting that had the spares mounted on each side just forward of the rear tires. The truck would not high center in extreme offroad situations, because it could roll over obstructions by freewheeling on the center tires. They used them in Africa. It was called the Horch 108.

Steve Hafner · 05-11-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Interesting. A clever mod, I'm thinking. That style isn't factory. Is there a spare on the otherside too? And do the wheels turn in their mounts?
In WWII the Germans had a light 4x4 truck for scouting that had the spares mounted on each side just forward of the rear tires. The truck would not high center in extreme offroad situations, because it could roll over obstructions by freewheeling on the center tires. They used them in Africa. It was called the Horch 108.

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. . . and I bet it looked like this:

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In The Ten Ring · 05-11-2015, 10:35 AM

I like that. I think the outside side of a bed is where every spare belongs.

Bladeboy1998 · 05-11-2015, 12:51 PM

This came up recently on here, loosks like a good idea.

alsriv2 · 05-11-2015, 01:54 PM

Probably fixed a problem with a rusted out Tool box in the bottom area. Very creative none-the-less!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-11-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

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. . . and I bet it looked like this:

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That's the one!
FIRE FOR EFFECT

65standard · 05-11-2015, 04:35 PM

I have to say that is ugly as hell. It completely ruins the flowing style these trucks are known for. The factory had it right when they mounted the spare underneath.

**jocko** · 05-11-2015, 05:56 PM

Oh. My. Goodness. Momma always told me that if I didn't have something nice to say to keep my cake hole shut. I'm living by that old adage right now.

mechanicalman · 05-11-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

This took more than a minute! Not mine but if someone needs a 67 long bed
http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/4975689779.html

I like this style:

justin4260 · 05-11-2015, 08:07 PM

this was i na previous post as well. and in the post they had found more beds like it so I'm thinking it wasn't a mod maybe it was factory in a different country?

mechanicalman · 05-11-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by justin4260

this was i na previous post as well. and in the post they had found more beds like it so I'm thinking it wasn't a mod maybe it was factory in a different country?

Which one, the inside or the outside? The inside one is copying off a suburban.

justin4260 · 05-11-2015, 08:22 PM

the outside one

68shortwide · 05-11-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by justin4260

this was i na previous post as well. and in the post they had found more beds like it so I'm thinking it wasn't a mod maybe it was factory in a different country?

or done by an aftermarket company such as Napco or Knapheide just a thought.

justin4260 · 05-11-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

or done by an aftermarket company such as Napco or Knapheide just a thought.

that is a more realistic thought

05-10-2015, 11:57 PM	#1
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before This took more than a minute! Not mine but if someone needs a 67 long bed http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/4975689779.html Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour Last edited by colgad; 05-11-2015 at 12:06 AM. Reason: added link

05-11-2015, 04:00 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before Interesting. A clever mod, I'm thinking. That style isn't factory. Is there a spare on the otherside too? And do the wheels turn in their mounts? In WWII the Germans had a light 4x4 truck for scouting that had the spares mounted on each side just forward of the rear tires. The truck would not high center in extreme offroad situations, because it could roll over obstructions by freewheeling on the center tires. They used them in Africa. It was called the Horch 108. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-11-2015, 10:35 AM	#4
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before I like that. I think the outside side of a bed is where every spare belongs.

05-11-2015, 12:51 PM	#5
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before This came up recently on here, loosks like a good idea.

05-11-2015, 01:54 PM	#6
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before Probably fixed a problem with a rusted out Tool box in the bottom area. Very creative none-the-less! __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

05-11-2015, 04:35 PM	#8
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before I have to say that is ugly as hell. It completely ruins the flowing style these trucks are known for. The factory had it right when they mounted the spare underneath. __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

05-11-2015, 05:56 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before Oh. My. Goodness. Momma always told me that if I didn't have something nice to say to keep my cake hole shut. I'm living by that old adage right now.

05-11-2015, 08:07 PM	#11
justin4260 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: houston texas Posts: 206	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before this was i na previous post as well. and in the post they had found more beds like it so I'm thinking it wasn't a mod maybe it was factory in a different country?

05-11-2015, 08:22 PM	#13
justin4260 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: houston texas Posts: 206	Re: Here is a spare tire approach I never saw before the outside one



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