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67chevemall · 02-10-2004, 01:37 PM

Bed with fuel cell, jack, cargo box, under cover!

rodnok1 · 02-10-2004, 02:05 PM

what about finding a donut style, maybe from a newer truck?? Should fit the bracket, be lighter and you only use it in emergency anyways.

**CPNE** · 02-10-2004, 02:17 PM

If you're lucky you might locate a stepside with the factory side mounted spare! It's one of those things you either love or hate. Personally I like it.

Dean · 02-10-2004, 02:28 PM

My spare question -- will the factory spare holder work with a Valley hitch in the rear? Anyone running this??

**MJN** · 02-10-2004, 04:47 PM

Has anyone tried to modify a late model Blazer spare tire bracket to fit up in the front of the bed of a pickup? I want to do this and make it so I can mount my 36" spare to it. Otherwise theres that big tire and rim sitting the back taking up room, don't care if it sticks out over the top of the box just as long as it's out of the way.

Bowtie67 · 02-10-2004, 08:08 PM

Got two, there both in the garage, I think???

CPNEJR · 02-10-2004, 08:35 PM

I shouldn't ahve a problem with the stock size tire

Not to be mean but thats what you get for going with non-stock stuff:p

Mines going to be put under the bed

jorgensensc · 02-10-2004, 09:46 PM

Spare, We don't need no stinkin spare. That's what roadside assistance is for. 5.00 a year more, but Ssssooooooo worth it.

hgs_notes · 02-10-2004, 10:00 PM

What spare? I've got a spare? Hmmm, I'll have to look for that, it might come in handy.

Wait a minute... spare what? I've got spare head bolts, power steering box, distributor, headlights, bezels, and some spare brake pads.

They're on a shelf in the garage.

HG

69 air cab · 02-10-2004, 10:02 PM

Hadn't thought about buying one........but I think I like Longhorn Man's the best..........no bolts, no fab..........

billogna · 02-10-2004, 11:12 PM

Couldn't tell from your avitar, but assuming you are still six-lug, you can use a do-nut from a Mazda truck. That's what used until I converted to five-lug. I made a frame brace for it to bolt to, and tucked it up under the bed between the frame rails. You couldn't even see it from behind because it's so skinny. I even had to use it once- looked funny but could do a heck of a burnout.

71chevylongbed · 02-11-2004, 01:37 AM

i keep mine in the glove box next to the radio. there is a reason there is cell phones and AAA

1969 GMC · 02-11-2004, 03:40 AM

i have mine laying in the bed, brand spanking new bias ply on a split rim...if anyone is desperate enough to steal it, I won't be too torn up about it. funny thing is, i don't have a jack or a lug wrench...sot its useless. i do, however, have a cell and AAA.

gonebad2 · 02-11-2004, 04:12 AM

Mine is taped to my AAA card next to the cell phone.LOL

jhwkns · 02-11-2004, 11:06 AM

Mines a small spare from a Toyota truck. I have a Valley trailor hitch, and I've mounted it on a bracket I made. It tucks nicely inside the hitch. The tire isn't visible from behind the truck.

70 longbed · 02-11-2004, 03:48 PM

Well, Im still not up and running, but getting closer. My LWB had two of the bed mount tire carriers in it when I got it. I have held on to them, but the idea of the tire carrier from the burb, cut into the floor so that it rides beneath the top of the bed sounds real neat. I am going to look at that.

**COBALT** · 02-11-2004, 04:08 PM

Spareless in Seattle.

Chances are if I relied on cell-phone and AAA I wouldn't have a signal, and when I got back from a payphone the truck would be messed with. Better get a spare.

What do you guys do for a jack if you don't have the stock one?

**CPNE** · 02-11-2004, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by COBALT
Spareless in Seattle.

Chances are if I relied on cell-phone and AAA I wouldn't have a signal, and when I got back from a payphone the truck would be messed with. Better get a spare.

What do you guys do for a jack if you don't have the stock one?

You can buy a small jack that comes with a plastic case that'll work, but stowage of this can be an issue. Or, you can get the new Nokia phone with the retractable antenna/hydralic jack feature.

**COBALT** · 02-11-2004, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by CPNE

You can buy a small jack that comes with a plastic case that'll work, but stowage of this can be an issue. Or, you can get the new Nokia phone with the retractable antenna/hydralic jack feature.

lol Better make it the new N-gage so I can do something while I'm sitting on my ass on the side of the road.

krazy_texan · 02-12-2004, 02:13 AM

i use a jack out of an 87 burb i parted out and i am soon going fab a bracket so i can mount it behind the seat in my truck.

walker · 02-12-2004, 08:58 AM

Wow, thanks. Looks like I'll rebuild my tire mount and buy a jack too!

70 longbed · 02-13-2004, 02:29 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the Burb setup that Huck was referring to. I talking about the spare tire bucket in the burb. Then, does anyone have a parts Burb that might have one in decent shape that they are willing to cut out? What year Burbs have this?

70 longbed · 02-13-2004, 02:38 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the Burb setup that Huck was referring to. I talking about the spare tire bucket in the burb. Then, does anyone have a parts Burb that might have one in decent shape that they are willing to cut out? What year Burbs have this?

lewi · 02-13-2004, 03:49 PM

cell phone cell phone cell phone,

Are all you guys city slickers??? I rely on my cell around town as part of my Job but if I go more than 10 miles out into the mountains I'm all on my own. Those old boys at GM had a great Idea. A spare and a Jack, spare mounted under the bed what a novel concept.... On the other hand you might meet a good looking tow truck driver if you're into that sort of thng....HA HA

lewi · 02-13-2004, 03:50 PM

Uh no! To clarify I'm definatly not into that sort of thing!!!!

02-10-2004, 01:37 PM	#26
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02-10-2004, 02:05 PM	#27
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	what about finding a donut style, maybe from a newer truck?? Should fit the bracket, be lighter and you only use it in emergency anyways. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

02-10-2004, 02:17 PM	#28
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02-10-2004, 04:47 PM	#30
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	Has anyone tried to modify a late model Blazer spare tire bracket to fit up in the front of the bed of a pickup? I want to do this and make it so I can mount my 36" spare to it. Otherwise theres that big tire and rim sitting the back taking up room, don't care if it sticks out over the top of the box just as long as it's out of the way. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

02-10-2004, 08:35 PM	#32
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	I shouldn't ahve a problem with the stock size tire Not to be mean but thats what you get for going with non-stock stuff:p Mines going to be put under the bed __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

02-10-2004, 02:28 PM	#29
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	My spare question -- will the factory spare holder work with a Valley hitch in the rear? Anyone running this??

02-10-2004, 08:08 PM	#31
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Got two, there both in the garage, I think???

02-10-2004, 09:46 PM	#33
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Spare, We don't need no stinkin spare. That's what roadside assistance is for. 5.00 a year more, but Ssssooooooo worth it. __________________ 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

02-10-2004, 10:00 PM	#34
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	What spare? I've got a spare? Hmmm, I'll have to look for that, it might come in handy. Wait a minute... spare what? I've got spare head bolts, power steering box, distributor, headlights, bezels, and some spare brake pads. They're on a shelf in the garage. HG __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-10-2004, 10:02 PM	#35
69 air cab Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 477	Hadn't thought about buying one........but I think I like Longhorn Man's the best..........no bolts, no fab..........

02-10-2004, 11:12 PM	#36
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Couldn't tell from your avitar, but assuming you are still six-lug, you can use a do-nut from a Mazda truck. That's what used until I converted to five-lug. I made a frame brace for it to bolt to, and tucked it up under the bed between the frame rails. You couldn't even see it from behind because it's so skinny. I even had to use it once- looked funny but could do a heck of a burnout. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

02-11-2004, 01:37 AM	#37
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02-11-2004, 03:40 AM	#38
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i have mine laying in the bed, brand spanking new bias ply on a split rim...if anyone is desperate enough to steal it, I won't be too torn up about it. funny thing is, i don't have a jack or a lug wrench...sot its useless. i do, however, have a cell and AAA. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-11-2004, 04:12 AM	#39
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Mine is taped to my AAA card next to the cell phone.LOL __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-11-2004, 11:06 AM	#40
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	space saver Mines a small spare from a Toyota truck. I have a Valley trailor hitch, and I've mounted it on a bracket I made. It tucks nicely inside the hitch. The tire isn't visible from behind the truck. Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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02-11-2004, 03:48 PM	#41
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Spare tire carrier Well, Im still not up and running, but getting closer. My LWB had two of the bed mount tire carriers in it when I got it. I have held on to them, but the idea of the tire carrier from the burb, cut into the floor so that it rides beneath the top of the bed sounds real neat. I am going to look at that. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-11-2004, 04:08 PM	#42
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Spareless in Seattle. Chances are if I relied on cell-phone and AAA I wouldn't have a signal, and when I got back from a payphone the truck would be messed with. Better get a spare. What do you guys do for a jack if you don't have the stock one? __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-12-2004, 02:13 AM	#45
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i use a jack out of an 87 burb i parted out and i am soon going fab a bracket so i can mount it behind the seat in my truck. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-12-2004, 08:58 AM	#46
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Wow, thanks. Looks like I'll rebuild my tire mount and buy a jack too! __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

02-13-2004, 02:29 PM	#47
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Does anyone have a picture of the Burb setup that Huck was referring to. I talking about the spare tire bucket in the burb. Then, does anyone have a parts Burb that might have one in decent shape that they are willing to cut out? What year Burbs have this? __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-13-2004, 02:38 PM	#48
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Does anyone have a picture of the Burb setup that Huck was referring to. I talking about the spare tire bucket in the burb. Then, does anyone have a parts Burb that might have one in decent shape that they are willing to cut out? What year Burbs have this? __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

02-13-2004, 03:49 PM	#49
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	cell phone cell phone cell phone, Are all you guys city slickers??? I rely on my cell around town as part of my Job but if I go more than 10 miles out into the mountains I'm all on my own. Those old boys at GM had a great Idea. A spare and a Jack, spare mounted under the bed what a novel concept.... On the other hand you might meet a good looking tow truck driver if you're into that sort of thng....HA HA __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

02-13-2004, 03:50 PM	#50
lewi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redding California Posts: 223	Uh no! To clarify I'm definatly not into that sort of thing!!!! __________________ 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 383/350 LWB 2wd Built to use, and look good.

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