Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72 Cheyenne K20 · 08-21-2007, 09:12 PM

I just bought a swind away spare tire carrier and noticed it was the same as the one in the piture from Vince Y (hope you don't mind I stole your pic Vince). I have all of the parts but wanted to ask if anyone knows if they reproduce the gas/water can bottom bracket and top strap or if they interchange with other early to mid 70's models. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks, Scott

**special-K** · 08-21-2007, 11:28 PM

I have one that just catches the lip of the Jerry can and a strap up top.It could be fabbed up.I doubt parts were ever made.

72 Cheyenne K20 · 08-22-2007, 12:46 AM

Special-K - can you post me a few pics if you get a chance.

Thanks, Scott

RED72blazer · 08-22-2007, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I have one that just catches the lip of the Jerry can and a strap up top.It could be fabbed up.I doubt parts were ever made.

I have 2 swing away carriers. They are both the way you describe.

bouncytruck · 08-22-2007, 11:56 AM

There are many different types of swing aways, depending on the manufacture. My current swing away puts the tire more to the right side of the truck so there isn't room for a can. The one I had, but never installed, for my '69 (now owned by another board member) had a can holder attached and put the spare more in the center of the tailgate, but it didn't have the upper can holder as you show in the photo.

I'd bet you can pick up some jerry-can holders at the local 4wd shop and mount them easily enough.

bouncytruck · 08-22-2007, 11:58 AM

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...hGroup?Ntt=can

or

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...hGroup?Ntt=can

Mike C · 08-26-2007, 11:25 AM

I'm pretty sure the gas can carrier is modified on that one. You can see on the top of the strap that forms the carrier that it has a slot about 3" long. That is where a bolt goes throug a sliding bracket that clamps on the handle of a jerry can. The bottom of the strap should have a turn-up that catches the lip of the bottom of the can.

EDIT:
You can buy GI style carriers as pictured above many places and you can get the canvas strap and buckle reproduction. Just google military jeep parts.

08-21-2007, 09:12 PM	#1
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? I just bought a swind away spare tire carrier and noticed it was the same as the one in the piture from Vince Y (hope you don't mind I stole your pic Vince). I have all of the parts but wanted to ask if anyone knows if they reproduce the gas/water can bottom bracket and top strap or if they interchange with other early to mid 70's models. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Scott Last edited by 72 Cheyenne K20; 05-20-2008 at 07:46 AM.

08-21-2007, 11:28 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? I have one that just catches the lip of the Jerry can and a strap up top.It could be fabbed up.I doubt parts were ever made. __________________ "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 ~

08-22-2007, 12:46 AM	#3
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? Special-K - can you post me a few pics if you get a chance. Thanks, Scott

08-22-2007, 11:56 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? There are many different types of swing aways, depending on the manufacture. My current swing away puts the tire more to the right side of the truck so there isn't room for a can. The one I had, but never installed, for my '69 (now owned by another board member) had a can holder attached and put the spare more in the center of the tailgate, but it didn't have the upper can holder as you show in the photo. I'd bet you can pick up some jerry-can holders at the local 4wd shop and mount them easily enough. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-22-2007, 11:58 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...hGroup?Ntt=can or http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...hGroup?Ntt=can __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 08-22-2007 at 11:59 AM.

08-26-2007, 11:25 AM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier ? I'm pretty sure the gas can carrier is modified on that one. You can see on the top of the strap that forms the carrier that it has a slot about 3" long. That is where a bolt goes throug a sliding bracket that clamps on the handle of a jerry can. The bottom of the strap should have a turn-up that catches the lip of the bottom of the can. EDIT: You can buy GI style carriers as pictured above many places and you can get the canvas strap and buckle reproduction. Just google military jeep parts. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 08-26-2007 at 11:27 AM.

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