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DENALI · 10-27-2011, 07:59 AM

Anyone do anything "interesting" with the spare tire recess on your trucks fender besides putting a spare there? Just seems like it is begging for some trick doohickey or something creative other than leaving it an otherwise useless feature. If i didnt want to leave my original patina intact i would simply find a fender without the recess but cant so i would like to come up with something interesting. Thanks

**mr48chev** · 10-27-2011, 10:57 AM

If I were inclined to leave that fender on a truck I'd also leave the spare on the bracket and be done with it. My stepfather had a 54 with the spare there and I can say from experience that it is a lot nicer to be able to pull the spare off the side than lay on your back in the mud and pull it out from under the truck. And if you are going to leave the crappy worn out paint on it the spare should be part of the whole effect.

sgtusmc · 10-27-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

If I were inclined to leave that fender on a truck I'd also leave the spare on the bracket and be done with it. My stepfather had a 54 with the spare there and I can say from experience that it is a lot nicer to be able to pull the spare off the side than lay on your back in the mud and pull it out from under the truck. And if you are going to leave the crappy worn out paint on it the spare should be part of the whole effect.

I agree. You could always build a seat and sit a hot chick there.

55metalmonkey · 10-27-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DENALI

Anyone do anything "interesting" with the spare tire recess on your trucks fender besides putting a spare there? Just seems like it is begging for some trick doohickey or something creative other than leaving it an otherwise useless feature. If i didnt want to leave my original patina intact i would simply find a fender without the recess but cant so i would like to come up with something interesting. Thanks

I've seen one (can't find a pic though) where a sheetmetal cover was made to fill it in to make it look like a non spare tire fender, hinged with a latch for tool /cleaners storage. looked kinda neat. not sure if the guy squared off the inside or left it rounded but the idea caught my eye.

Indian113 · 10-27-2011, 01:03 PM

I had one on my 58 Apache I bought a Metal tire cover off of a Van and had a shop logo painted on it.

DENALI · 10-27-2011, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the replies that were constructive anyhow. I am thinking about getting an old beat up faded looking smallish fire extinguisher and mounting it in that recess....... or a beer tap

Daze57 · 10-27-2011, 02:53 PM

secure a rumble seat in there for the dog - ya gotta have a dog !

OrrieG · 10-27-2011, 03:16 PM

Ice bin for drinks. Use curved lexan and make it a fish tank. Add a heating coil for deep frying fish and chips or finger steaks. Add a blender and make mega batchs of margiritia.

FFredo · 10-27-2011, 05:00 PM

After reading all of the responses I've come to the conclusion that....
I'm real glad I have a fleet side that is now a flatbed. However the giant margarrita maker is worth a shot.

DENALI · 10-27-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FFredo

After reading all of the responses I've come to the conclusion that....
I'm real glad I have a fleet side that is now a flatbed. However the giant margarrita maker is worth a shot.

Yeah i have to agree.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-27-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

secure a rumble seat in there for the dog - ya gotta have a dog !

"Dogs love trucks" - Hadn't you heard?!

hsdropout · 10-27-2011, 08:28 PM

I filled mine with bondo...........(not really)

Perfect place for a spare, need to find one more stock wheel though.
Gonna get a "Harley Davidson" cover and put on it.

OKGMC4 · 10-27-2011, 09:14 PM

ha

Rude Dude · 10-27-2011, 09:57 PM

I have two extra rear fender (one with cut out) going to make a trailer for my Harley Davidson and use the fender cut out for spare tire for the truck when hauling the bike.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 10-27-2011, 10:02 PM

I'm not one of those "it's gotta be original" annal types. It's only original once, when the first owner drove it home from the dealer. However I like the spare tire look on the side of the bed. With a 3600 I don't have to worry about the recessed fender.

Atomsplitter · 10-28-2011, 02:18 PM

I'm thinking of putting one on each side of my truck!
Anyone seen this look before?

**mr48chev** · 10-28-2011, 07:22 PM

I've seen it a few times. Both back in the 50's/60's when the trucks were used for work daily and later on one that was more of a lowrider. Just don't ding it in with a sledge hammer and leave the dents unfinished like a friend of my stepfather at the time did in the late 50's. He had a regular spare on one side and a traction tire spare for the rear on the other. That truck spent a lot of time up in the woods on hunting trips and showed it.

10-27-2011, 07:59 AM	#1
DENALI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: RC Kansas Posts: 71	Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? Anyone do anything "interesting" with the spare tire recess on your trucks fender besides putting a spare there? Just seems like it is begging for some trick doohickey or something creative other than leaving it an otherwise useless feature. If i didnt want to leave my original patina intact i would simply find a fender without the recess but cant so i would like to come up with something interesting. Thanks

10-27-2011, 10:57 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? If I were inclined to leave that fender on a truck I'd also leave the spare on the bracket and be done with it. My stepfather had a 54 with the spare there and I can say from experience that it is a lot nicer to be able to pull the spare off the side than lay on your back in the mud and pull it out from under the truck. And if you are going to leave the crappy worn out paint on it the spare should be part of the whole effect.

10-27-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? I had one on my 58 Apache I bought a Metal tire cover off of a Van and had a shop logo painted on it.

10-27-2011, 02:17 PM	#6
DENALI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: RC Kansas Posts: 71	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? Thanks for the replies that were constructive anyhow. I am thinking about getting an old beat up faded looking smallish fire extinguisher and mounting it in that recess....... or a beer tap

10-27-2011, 02:53 PM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? secure a rumble seat in there for the dog - ya gotta have a dog !

10-27-2011, 03:16 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? Ice bin for drinks. Use curved lexan and make it a fish tank. Add a heating coil for deep frying fish and chips or finger steaks. Add a blender and make mega batchs of margiritia. __________________ 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

10-27-2011, 05:00 PM	#9
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? After reading all of the responses I've come to the conclusion that.... I'm real glad I have a fleet side that is now a flatbed. However the giant margarrita maker is worth a shot.

10-27-2011, 08:28 PM	#12
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? I filled mine with bondo...........(not really) Perfect place for a spare, need to find one more stock wheel though. Gonna get a "Harley Davidson" cover and put on it.

10-27-2011, 09:14 PM	#13
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,245	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? ha Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

10-27-2011, 09:57 PM	#14
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? I have two extra rear fender (one with cut out) going to make a trailer for my Harley Davidson and use the fender cut out for spare tire for the truck when hauling the bike.

10-27-2011, 10:02 PM	#15
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? I'm not one of those "it's gotta be original" annal types. It's only original once, when the first owner drove it home from the dealer. However I like the spare tire look on the side of the bed. With a 3600 I don't have to worry about the recessed fender. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

10-28-2011, 02:18 PM	#16
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? I'm thinking of putting one on each side of my truck! Anyone seen this look before?

10-28-2011, 07:22 PM	#17
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Anything "interesting" to do with the spare tire recess in the rear fender? I've seen it a few times. Both back in the 50's/60's when the trucks were used for work daily and later on one that was more of a lowrider. Just don't ding it in with a sledge hammer and leave the dents unfinished like a friend of my stepfather at the time did in the late 50's. He had a regular spare on one side and a traction tire spare for the rear on the other. That truck spent a lot of time up in the woods on hunting trips and showed it.



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