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pkj · 10-25-2006, 12:37 PM

with the stuff going on under the truck (68 fleet) i will have no room for spare. my spare is a matching 20 inch. what are some ideas for location and mountig? some pics would be nice if anyone has time. this is not a show truck but is being built nice frome frame up. thanks in advance, pkj

**Palf70Step** · 10-25-2006, 12:59 PM

Most, if they even carry one, just lay it in the bed. Stepsides, you could use the side mount.

cdowns · 10-25-2006, 01:44 PM

fix-a-flat and a cell phone

**VetteVet** · 10-25-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

fix-a-flat and a cell phone

How do you get the fix-a-flat into the cell phone?

OhioDan · 10-25-2006, 05:41 PM

Spare tires? We don't need no stinking spare tires!(said with spanish accent)

Get road hazard warranty when you buy tires? Join AAA? Get doughnut spare and put in glovebox?

Seriously, never thought I'd need it?

ratrod67 · 10-25-2006, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

fix-a-flat and a cell phone

Yep! X2

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2006, 06:03 PM

X 3

jacobs · 10-25-2006, 07:51 PM

I like my factory installed bed mounted carrier, however my pickup is a work truck, not a show piece.

wibilly · 10-25-2006, 10:46 PM

x4

Brad · 10-26-2006, 03:28 AM

Won't that stuff gunk up your tire??? How can you be sure that it'll work when you need it to? Does it just barely fill the tire up or does it make it fairly solid?

jacobs · 10-26-2006, 06:29 AM

Fix a flat only works with small holes. It will only partially air up a tire. If you used two cans, it might work better. Tire shopes hate washing that stuff out of a tire so they can patch it.

krue · 10-26-2006, 06:58 AM

I trust to luck.

stllookn · 10-26-2006, 10:44 AM

X5...still trying to wash it out of my cell phone...who suggested that?

Stano · 10-28-2006, 12:53 AM

Don't even talk about washing cell phones. My wife just got a new camera phone and being the wonderful hubby that I am, I decided to take the dirty clothes and wash them for her since she works nights and deserved a break today. Can you now guess what happened? I threw our jeans in the wash and her phone was in her pocket and washed it. Crappy part is she just got the phone to replace her last one that never worked right. So now we are out $400-$500 dollars in cell phones and she still hasn't got one to use. I feel like a doorknob its always my turn to screw up!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 10-28-2006, 01:15 AM

for whats it worth i just lay mine in the bed and look and see where it ends when i get there

-steven

kbs71 · 10-28-2006, 01:35 AM

Why do you lay your spare tire in your bed????

pkj · 10-28-2006, 07:47 AM

i hate cell phones, and leave mine at home every chance i get. so i am still looking for some ideas that have the cool factor in mounting this spare. thanks, pkj

**truckdude239** · 10-28-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

fix-a-flat and a cell phone

do not pleaSe do not use fixaflat it leaves a chemical in the tire that will not let patches stick to the inside fo the tire. as a tire techican i know and will share this info fix-a-flat does not work and if you leave it in the tire the tire will never balance and it can cause the rim to start rusting and corroding

**N2TRUX** · 10-28-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239;

Please do not use fixaflat it leaves a chemical in the tire that will not let patches stick to the inside fo the tire. as a tire techican i know and will share this info fix-a-flat does not work and if you leave it in the tire the tire will never balance and it can cause the rim to start rusting and corroding

The plave where I buy my tires told me the same thing. They said NEVER use fix a flat. In most cases they won't service the flat.

I carry a spare when I am going out of town. I have a rubber bed mat so it does funk up my bed. Getting a flat with no spare in the middle of the 'hood ain't funny...

**Palf70Step** · 10-28-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The plave where I buy my tires told me the same thing. They said NEVER use fix a flat. In most cases they won't service the flat.

I carry a spare when I am going out of town. I have a rubber bed mat so it does funk up my bed. Getting a flat with no spare in the middle of the 'hood ain't funny...

Been there, done that.....Changing a flat while the neighborhood is shaving their heads on the street corner with straight razors......................well, I made a NASCAR pit stop look slow!

matthufham · 10-28-2006, 01:12 PM

i took an old brake rotor and welded some tubing together to make a stand so the tire is in the bed. i wanted it below the the top of the bedside but i didn't want it flat on the floor.. i wanted to use all the space in that corner so that's why it's at an angle.

now i have a good rally wheel and good tire in there, that crap is out, but same setup.

**Palf70Step** · 10-28-2006, 05:41 PM

Good idea matthufham. I'm going to have to remember that when mine goes together.

10-25-2006, 12:37 PM	#1
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	spare tire? with the stuff going on under the truck (68 fleet) i will have no room for spare. my spare is a matching 20 inch. what are some ideas for location and mountig? some pics would be nice if anyone has time. this is not a show truck but is being built nice frome frame up. thanks in advance, pkj

10-25-2006, 12:59 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Re: spare tire? Most, if they even carry one, just lay it in the bed. Stepsides, you could use the side mount. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-25-2006, 01:44 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: spare tire? fix-a-flat and a cell phone __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-25-2006, 05:41 PM	#5
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: spare tire? Spare tires? We don't need no stinking spare tires!(said with spanish accent) Get road hazard warranty when you buy tires? Join AAA? Get doughnut spare and put in glovebox? Seriously, never thought I'd need it? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-25-2006, 06:03 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: spare tire? X 3

10-25-2006, 07:51 PM	#8
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: spare tire? I like my factory installed bed mounted carrier, however my pickup is a work truck, not a show piece.

10-25-2006, 10:46 PM	#9
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: spare tire? x4 __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-26-2006, 03:28 AM	#10
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: spare tire? Won't that stuff gunk up your tire??? How can you be sure that it'll work when you need it to? Does it just barely fill the tire up or does it make it fairly solid? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-26-2006, 06:29 AM	#11
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: spare tire? Fix a flat only works with small holes. It will only partially air up a tire. If you used two cans, it might work better. Tire shopes hate washing that stuff out of a tire so they can patch it.

10-26-2006, 06:58 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: spare tire? I trust to luck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-26-2006, 10:44 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: spare tire? X5...still trying to wash it out of my cell phone...who suggested that? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-28-2006, 12:53 AM	#14
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: spare tire? Don't even talk about washing cell phones. My wife just got a new camera phone and being the wonderful hubby that I am, I decided to take the dirty clothes and wash them for her since she works nights and deserved a break today. Can you now guess what happened? I threw our jeans in the wash and her phone was in her pocket and washed it. Crappy part is she just got the phone to replace her last one that never worked right. So now we are out $400-$500 dollars in cell phones and she still hasn't got one to use. I feel like a doorknob its always my turn to screw up! __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

10-28-2006, 01:15 AM	#15
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: spare tire? for whats it worth i just lay mine in the bed and look and see where it ends when i get there -steven __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

10-28-2006, 01:35 AM	#16
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: spare tire? Why do you lay your spare tire in your bed???? __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE

10-28-2006, 07:47 AM	#17
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: spare tire? i hate cell phones, and leave mine at home every chance i get. so i am still looking for some ideas that have the cool factor in mounting this spare. thanks, pkj



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10-28-2006, 01:12 PM	#21
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: spare tire? i took an old brake rotor and welded some tubing together to make a stand so the tire is in the bed. i wanted it below the the top of the bedside but i didn't want it flat on the floor.. i wanted to use all the space in that corner so that's why it's at an angle. now i have a good rally wheel and good tire in there, that crap is out, but same setup. Attached Images

10-28-2006, 05:41 PM	#22
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,818	Re: spare tire? Good idea matthufham. I'm going to have to remember that when mine goes together. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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