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50Bow-tied GMC · 11-04-2008, 01:20 PM

I'm thinking about moving the gas tank from the cab to under the bed. Any ideas of where to put the spare tire? I thought about putting where the gas tank was but seems like it would be a pain to get out if ever needed.

scotts62 · 11-04-2008, 02:07 PM

Im taking my chances with mine and not carrying one with me

But yeah that might be a pain to get out from behind the seat.

Houston54 · 11-04-2008, 03:44 PM

I am using one of those mini spares on my truck. It fits under the seat with an all-thread hook rod securing it to a conduit loop mounted to the floor. The seat I installed provides just enough clearance to get it in and out.

OrrieG · 11-05-2008, 08:29 PM

I'm going to have a low shallow tool box in the front of the bed to hold my HiLIft jack, etc. It will be off the bed floor so I can slide stuff under it. I plan on having a tire mount on the top of the lid for the spare. My bed interior is not for show, just rhino coating and a color match solid bed cap to enclose it.

Daniel U · 11-06-2008, 01:22 PM

Some of the trucks mounted them on the side of the bed. They even have fenders designed to fit them there if your bed is short. Also, here's my seat from Glide Engineering with a rear/floor access...

I'm putting my subwoofers behind the seat, and a lock box under the seat for my handgun(maybe some emergency tools).

robin58 · 11-07-2008, 11:29 AM

If you decide to try your hand at modifying the side fender, here's a great how-to:

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/sp...ification.html

50Bow-tied GMC · 11-09-2008, 10:55 PM

Thanks for all the great input! I am thinking about using a 68 frame in place of the original so that would solve the conflict with the spare tire and fuel tank.

1-ton of fun · 11-11-2008, 05:18 PM

right now my plan is to mount it to the bed floor at the front of the bed, but i am FAR from putting a bed on the truck right now.

50adrod · 11-11-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

right now my plan is to mount it to the bed floor at the front of the bed, but i am FAR from putting a bed on the truck right now.

I plan to mount mine there also, I found a space saver spare that fits so it will take up less room. i plan to put a custom cover over the tire

mr48chev · 11-11-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50adrod

I plan to mount mine there also, I found a space saver spare that fits so it will take up less room. i plan to put a custom cover over the tire

That sounds like about the best idea. One suggestion, make sure that the space saver will work on both ends of the truck. I kept the one that came in my dad's 84 Delta 88 Olds and it has worked to get me home a couple of times.
It will fit behind my seat but it is a job to get it in and out.

50adrod · 11-12-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

That sounds like about the best idea. One suggestion, make sure that the space saver will work on both ends of the truck. I kept the one that came in my dad's 84 Delta 88 Olds and it has worked to get me home a couple of times.
It will fit behind my seat but it is a job to get it in and out.

yes it will, same bolt pattern and it will clear the calipers

11-04-2008, 01:20 PM	#1
50Bow-tied GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville, OH Posts: 27	New location for spare tire I'm thinking about moving the gas tank from the cab to under the bed. Any ideas of where to put the spare tire? I thought about putting where the gas tank was but seems like it would be a pain to get out if ever needed.

11-04-2008, 02:07 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: New location for spare tire Im taking my chances with mine and not carrying one with me But yeah that might be a pain to get out from behind the seat. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-04-2008, 03:44 PM	#3
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: New location for spare tire I am using one of those mini spares on my truck. It fits under the seat with an all-thread hook rod securing it to a conduit loop mounted to the floor. The seat I installed provides just enough clearance to get it in and out.

11-05-2008, 08:29 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: New location for spare tire I'm going to have a low shallow tool box in the front of the bed to hold my HiLIft jack, etc. It will be off the bed floor so I can slide stuff under it. I plan on having a tire mount on the top of the lid for the spare. My bed interior is not for show, just rhino coating and a color match solid bed cap to enclose it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#5
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: New location for spare tire Some of the trucks mounted them on the side of the bed. They even have fenders designed to fit them there if your bed is short. Also, here's my seat from Glide Engineering with a rear/floor access... I'm putting my subwoofers behind the seat, and a lock box under the seat for my handgun(maybe some emergency tools). __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

11-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#6
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: New location for spare tire If you decide to try your hand at modifying the side fender, here's a great how-to: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/sp...ification.html

11-09-2008, 10:55 PM	#7
50Bow-tied GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville, OH Posts: 27	Re: New location for spare tire Thanks for all the great input! I am thinking about using a 68 frame in place of the original so that would solve the conflict with the spare tire and fuel tank.

11-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#8
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: New location for spare tire right now my plan is to mount it to the bed floor at the front of the bed, but i am FAR from putting a bed on the truck right now. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'



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