In-bed spare tire carrier - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6TNiner · 03-28-2009, 11:23 PM

Hi, folks. Would anybody have a photo of a factory-installed spare tire carrier on the bed? Was it originally left or right? thanks for any info.

red71c10 · 03-29-2009, 12:02 AM

May be a dumb question, but do you mean inside the bed, or out on the step side fender?

maddog1331 · 03-29-2009, 12:41 AM

I think from what I can recall any I have ever seen with a spare tire either in or outside the bed were on the drivers side. I guess it was so it wouldn't get in the way of the drivers vision?

**clay68c10** · 03-29-2009, 12:42 AM

If I remember right, the inside the bed carrier was on the driver side. But, it's been a while...

Travis K · 03-29-2009, 01:44 AM

My 70 had the spare tire carrier on the passenger side of the bed.

**rob32472** · 03-29-2009, 08:42 AM

Some Fleetsides came with spare tire carriers locate in the bed on the left in the front of the bed.

**Palf70Step** · 03-29-2009, 08:45 AM

Most fleetsides I have seen with that option had it towards the front of the bed on the driver's side. Supposedly it creates less of a blind spot there.

6TNiner · 03-29-2009, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the reference photos guys. I saw this one posted on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_8563wt_1078
Wow, I mean wow. Nice one. Seems the placement depended on the customer's preference. 3 photos with 3 different locations. But the blind side argument seems logical.

463 · 03-29-2009, 12:23 PM

front left on my 72 chev. i moved it to the front right side of the box.

ETsC10 · 03-29-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 6TNiner

Thanks for the reference photos guys. I saw this one posted on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_8563wt_1078
Wow, I mean wow. Nice one. Seems the placement depended on the customer's preference. 3 photos with 3 different locations. But the blind side argument seems logical.

Coool Pic! Looks like a 'vinyl' roof, too.
Wonder if the tire was moved because he put the tonneau on upside down.

19673ontree · 03-29-2009, 03:44 PM

I think they look better in the driver's front , BUT THAT'S JUST ME

boundstaffpress · 03-29-2009, 06:38 PM

Mine has one on both sides. Its a bad day when you need 'em both. No pics worth sharing.

67chevemall · 03-31-2009, 02:58 PM

weight distrubution I'd go Passager side. Or get CAA and forget it.

sjarrett71 · 03-31-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis K

My 70 had the spare tire carrier on the passenger side of the bed.

This is where mine is. I THINK it is factory.

chevy_mike · 03-31-2009, 03:35 PM

Has anyone thought about the idea of using a spare wheel well, inverting it (and closing off the open side) and then mounting it into the floor? The idea would be to allow the tire to sit below the bed rail and in a area that doesn't get a lot of use. On a long bed, the area in front of the wheel well would be a perfect spot.

Just an idea I have had rolling around in my head for years.

**michael bustamante** · 03-31-2009, 03:36 PM

67 long fleet. mines on the driver front. never been relocated. anybody got pics of the hardware thats supposed to mount the tire to the bed piece?

dfwright · 04-01-2009, 12:09 AM

My 72 has the spare tire in the back on the passenger side also. I don't know if it's factory or not.

6TNiner · 04-01-2009, 01:26 AM

Post #7 by Palf70Step has a photo of the hardware? that chain thingy.

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

67 long fleet. mines on the driver front. never been relocated. anybody got pics of the hardware thats supposed to mount the tire to the bed piece?

mr48chev · 04-01-2009, 01:34 AM

Mine is on the drivers side on my 71. No hardware and I usually run a tool box so it doesn't get used much of the time.

70 longbed · 04-01-2009, 01:43 PM

When I bought my truck there was one on each side in the back.

I have thought about using a wheel tub, upside down in front of the current tub; just haven't gotten that far.

Does anyone have a picture of that setup?

03-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
6TNiner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 24	In-bed spare tire carrier Hi, folks. Would anybody have a photo of a factory-installed spare tire carrier on the bed? Was it originally left or right? thanks for any info.

03-29-2009, 12:02 AM	#2
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier May be a dumb question, but do you mean inside the bed, or out on the step side fender? __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

03-29-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
maddog1331 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Somerset, KY Posts: 398	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier I think from what I can recall any I have ever seen with a spare tire either in or outside the bed were on the drivers side. I guess it was so it wouldn't get in the way of the drivers vision?

03-29-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier If I remember right, the inside the bed carrier was on the driver side. But, it's been a while... __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-29-2009, 01:44 AM	#5
Travis K Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 81	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier My 70 had the spare tire carrier on the passenger side of the bed. Attached Images

03-29-2009, 08:42 AM	#6
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier Some Fleetsides came with spare tire carriers locate in the bed on the left in the front of the bed.

03-29-2009, 08:45 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier Most fleetsides I have seen with that option had it towards the front of the bed on the driver's side. Supposedly it creates less of a blind spot there. Attached Images __________________ 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!

03-29-2009, 11:43 AM	#8
6TNiner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 24	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier Thanks for the reference photos guys. I saw this one posted on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_8563wt_1078 Wow, I mean wow. Nice one. Seems the placement depended on the customer's preference. 3 photos with 3 different locations. But the blind side argument seems logical. Attached Images

03-29-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier front left on my 72 chev. i moved it to the front right side of the box. __________________ Trueman

03-29-2009, 03:44 PM	#11
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier I think they look better in the driver's front , BUT THAT'S JUST ME __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-29-2009, 06:38 PM	#12
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier Mine has one on both sides. Its a bad day when you need 'em both. No pics worth sharing. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

03-31-2009, 02:58 PM	#13
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier weight distrubution I'd go Passager side. Or get CAA and forget it. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-31-2009, 03:35 PM	#15
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier Has anyone thought about the idea of using a spare wheel well, inverting it (and closing off the open side) and then mounting it into the floor? The idea would be to allow the tire to sit below the bed rail and in a area that doesn't get a lot of use. On a long bed, the area in front of the wheel well would be a perfect spot. Just an idea I have had rolling around in my head for years. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-31-2009, 03:36 PM	#16
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier 67 long fleet. mines on the driver front. never been relocated. anybody got pics of the hardware thats supposed to mount the tire to the bed piece? __________________ 1967custom

04-01-2009, 12:09 AM	#17
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier My 72 has the spare tire in the back on the passenger side also. I don't know if it's factory or not.



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04-01-2009, 01:34 AM	#19
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,446	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier Mine is on the drivers side on my 71. No hardware and I usually run a tool box so it doesn't get used much of the time.

04-01-2009, 01:43 PM	#20
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 490	Re: In-bed spare tire carrier When I bought my truck there was one on each side in the back. I have thought about using a wheel tub, upside down in front of the current tub; just haven't gotten that far. Does anyone have a picture of that setup? __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

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