Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 02-02-2011, 01:19 PM

Although I know that there are under bed tire carrier's and in bed tire mounts for these pick ups, but has anyone ever tried to put a burb interior wheel well in a pickup bed???...Would it even work??....This picture kinda made me think it's possible (it's a custom burb wood area)....thoughts?

jorgensensc · 02-02-2011, 04:53 PM

I noticed one just the other day and thought it was a nice mod. It was on a long bed and was up near the cab behind the driverside. The tire was below the top rail and looked very discreet. I think it could be a really great mod, just drill out a drain hole for sure.

Dunenutt · 02-02-2011, 08:58 PM

I made mine...

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71swb4x4 · 02-02-2011, 09:22 PM

There was a thread on this a couple years ago with a couple more examples but I can't find it. It was just like jorgensensc describes, in front of the wheel well.

matt67350 · 02-02-2011, 11:46 PM

Wheel tub upside down. Think about it?

67chevy1series · 02-02-2011, 11:49 PM

i wanna make a mild one in my truck even though i am doing a wood floor

Longhorn Man · 02-03-2011, 12:15 AM

just go to tractor supply and get a generic trailer fender, add some sheet metal to it and use that. Brobably a lot easier than locating and removing one from a 40+ year old burb

gcburdic · 02-03-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I noticed one just the other day and thought it was a nice mod. It was on a long bed and was up near the cab behind the driverside. The tire was below the top rail and looked very discreet. I think it could be a really great mod, just drill out a drain hole for sure.

me too....Thanks Shawn

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

I made mine...

That's cool...got a picture with the wheel in it....maybe something from a distance....does the wheel stay put when accelerating around corners?!?!?

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

just go to tractor supply and get a generic trailer fender, add some sheet metal to it and use that. Brobably a lot easier than locating and removing one from a 40+ year old burb

Thanks LHM....I agree....that above picture just got me thinking....I figure someone WAAAYYY smarter than me already thought about and did it!!!

steelscout · 02-03-2011, 10:41 AM

I'm thinking it could be secured the same way as a stepside mounted wheel is or even rear mount spare wheels, such as jeeps or other 4x4's. Just a thought.
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**LockDoc** · 02-03-2011, 11:54 AM

Here's one thread on it.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=359294

LockDoc

CG · 02-03-2011, 12:03 PM

I always thought this would be a cool idea. I really cant believe I missed the two other threads on this. Just goes to show no matter how much you live on this board you are always going to miss something.

I saved a wheel well off a burb just in case I wanted to try it someday. Hmmm, I wonder if I could make one big enough to hold a 33 12.5 16.5 tire for my K20? Ok thats probably a little too big =)

Plus my panel doesnt have a rear well like the burb, that could be another use for it.

Dunenutt · 02-03-2011, 08:48 PM

Here is a long shot (kinda hard to see)...

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Truck is not done yet. The well holds a 33x12.50-15, with about 2" sticking up above the rail. I'll get a shot with the tire for you. I am using a repro factory hold down from LMC to tie it in.

Dont know why its upside down...

Thanks to whom ever turner it over, I'm a computard.

usaf1nate · 05-15-2012, 02:40 AM

Because this Thread gave me the idea for this I thought that i would post mine

502ms · 05-15-2012, 06:30 AM

Great idea... Will consider this when I get my new bed
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gcburdic · 05-15-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by usaf1nate

Because this Thread gave me the idea for this I thought that i would post mine

Nice work!!!.....

Edmond · 06-17-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by usaf1nate

Because this Thread gave me the idea for this I thought that i would post mine

I know it's an old thread but I wanted to do something like this and found this post with the search option.
One question though, is this in front of the wheel well?

Thanks for any reply.

Cya,
Edmond.
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02-02-2011, 01:19 PM	#1
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02-02-2011, 04:53 PM	#2
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? I noticed one just the other day and thought it was a nice mod. It was on a long bed and was up near the cab behind the driverside. The tire was below the top rail and looked very discreet. I think it could be a really great mod, just drill out a drain hole for sure. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

02-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#3
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? I made mine... ""

02-02-2011, 09:22 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? There was a thread on this a couple years ago with a couple more examples but I can't find it. It was just like jorgensensc describes, in front of the wheel well. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-02-2011, 11:46 PM	#5
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? Wheel tub upside down. Think about it? __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

02-02-2011, 11:49 PM	#6
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? i wanna make a mild one in my truck even though i am doing a wood floor

02-03-2011, 12:15 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? just go to tractor supply and get a generic trailer fender, add some sheet metal to it and use that. Brobably a lot easier than locating and removing one from a 40+ year old burb

02-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#9
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? I'm thinking it could be secured the same way as a stepside mounted wheel is or even rear mount spare wheels, such as jeeps or other 4x4's. Just a thought. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

02-03-2011, 11:54 AM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,407	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? Here's one thread on it. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=359294 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-03-2011 at 11:56 AM.

02-03-2011, 12:03 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? I always thought this would be a cool idea. I really cant believe I missed the two other threads on this. Just goes to show no matter how much you live on this board you are always going to miss something. I saved a wheel well off a burb just in case I wanted to try it someday. Hmmm, I wonder if I could make one big enough to hold a 33 12.5 16.5 tire for my K20? Ok thats probably a little too big =) Plus my panel doesnt have a rear well like the burb, that could be another use for it. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 02-03-2011 at 12:04 PM.

02-03-2011, 08:48 PM	#12
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? Here is a long shot (kinda hard to see)... "" Truck is not done yet. The well holds a 33x12.50-15, with about 2" sticking up above the rail. I'll get a shot with the tire for you. I am using a repro factory hold down from LMC to tie it in. Dont know why its upside down... Thanks to whom ever turner it over, I'm a computard. Last edited by Dunenutt; 02-04-2011 at 10:11 AM. Reason: it's upside down

05-15-2012, 02:40 AM	#13
usaf1nate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 8	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? Because this Thread gave me the idea for this I thought that i would post mine Attached Images

05-15-2012, 06:30 AM	#14
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Burb Wheel Well in Pickup bed? Great idea... Will consider this when I get my new bed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

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