spare tire ideas??? anyone - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VinceY · 08-26-2005, 11:59 AM

Anyone got any ideas for spare tire carriers? I am not interested in the ones that bolt onto the body. Was going to make one off the receiver but still want to use the receiver and get the tailgate open easy. Pictures, ideas????

bouncytruck · 08-26-2005, 12:26 PM

BobbyK made on that hinges on his bumper. It's very sturdy looking.

I've seen reciever hitch adapters for bicycle racks that go into the reciever and permit you to still use a hithc along with your rack. If you are going to build your own, you do do something similar. The rack below permits use of the reciever for towing while still using the bike rack.

VinceY · 08-26-2005, 03:11 PM

My existing hitch is like the top one you posted by hidden hitch.
It does not hinge like the bottom one. See pic. I in very interested in other options outside of the receiver as I want to pull my holiday trailor using the equilizer hitch. When I do something else I would be interested in selling my existing one.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-26-2005, 04:16 PM

Maybe you can find a factory one like this, borrowed pic from another board member

Jimmy72custom · 08-26-2005, 08:34 PM

I have a factory tire holder behind the rear seat it is good But, The hoops of my rag top hit it when they are laying down. So when I put my top down I have to lay the spare on the floor.
Since my top is down most of the time the spare is laying on the floor most of the time.

**special-K** · 08-27-2005, 07:10 AM

If you are willing to get away from the factory bumper and built a heavy guage steel one,you can do anything.Another thought,You could leave it and make a mount on your camper for when it`s in use.

VinceY · 08-27-2005, 05:05 PM

special-K
I never thought about the extra mount for the trailer.
That would be easy.
thanks

Paul72 · 09-02-2005, 06:53 PM

When I got my Blazer, it had the spare mounted in front of the grille. The center hole was centered on the bowtie.

08-26-2005, 11:59 AM	#1
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	spare tire ideas??? anyone Anyone got any ideas for spare tire carriers? I am not interested in the ones that bolt onto the body. Was going to make one off the receiver but still want to use the receiver and get the tailgate open easy. Pictures, ideas???? Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

08-26-2005, 12:26 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	BobbyK made on that hinges on his bumper. It's very sturdy looking. I've seen reciever hitch adapters for bicycle racks that go into the reciever and permit you to still use a hithc along with your rack. If you are going to build your own, you do do something similar. The rack below permits use of the reciever for towing while still using the bike rack. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-26-2005, 03:11 PM	#3
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	existing hitch My existing hitch is like the top one you posted by hidden hitch. It does not hinge like the bottom one. See pic. I in very interested in other options outside of the receiver as I want to pull my holiday trailor using the equilizer hitch. When I do something else I would be interested in selling my existing one. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

08-26-2005, 04:16 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Maybe you can find a factory one like this, borrowed pic from another board member __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 10-23-2005 at 08:46 AM.

08-27-2005, 07:10 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	If you are willing to get away from the factory bumper and built a heavy guage steel one,you can do anything.Another thought,You could leave it and make a mount on your camper for when it`s in use. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-26-2005, 08:34 PM	#5
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	I have a factory tire holder behind the rear seat it is good But, The hoops of my rag top hit it when they are laying down. So when I put my top down I have to lay the spare on the floor. Since my top is down most of the time the spare is laying on the floor most of the time.

08-27-2005, 05:05 PM	#7
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	good idea special-K I never thought about the extra mount for the trailer. That would be easy. thanks __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

09-02-2005, 06:53 PM	#8
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	When I got my Blazer, it had the spare mounted in front of the grille. The center hole was centered on the bowtie. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

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