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**Graham57a** · 12-16-2017, 11:48 AM

So I have my eye on a factory style spare tire carrier that goes behind the rear seat. And the one I am looking at has a few minor differences from the tire carriers I’ve seen on this board. The owner claims they make two different types of spare tire carriers but I can’t seem to find any matching this type. What do you guys think? It looks right to me but I don’t see a slot for the hub bolt and the other examples I have seen have a pressed in raised area at the slot and this one is flat all the way down. I also see an extra hole on the base legs.

**Graham57a** · 12-16-2017, 11:49 AM

Pics for comparison

**jaros44sr** · 12-16-2017, 05:03 PM

what size tire are you using?

**Graham57a** · 12-16-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

what size tire are you using?

31x10.5x15

**DeadheadNM** · 12-16-2017, 07:11 PM

Not certain but I think that some GM vans used a spare tire mount very similar to first gen k5s. Did second gen k5s use a similar mount as well?

**jaros44sr** · 12-16-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham57a

31x10.5x15

That might just fit, weren't H78x15 factory

**Graham57a** · 12-16-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Not certain but I think that some GM vans used a spare tire mount very similar to first gen k5s. Did second gen k5s use a similar mount as well?

Square body’s use a round tubing mount over the right rear. At least the ones I’ve seen

ls1nova71 · 12-16-2017, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Not certain but I think that some GM vans used a spare tire mount very similar to first gen k5s. Did second gen k5s use a similar mount as well?

Pretty sure the early square body ones, maybe the full removable top trucks used a similar mount, which may be what this is.

ls1nova71 · 12-16-2017, 08:01 PM

The truck I posted is a copy I believe of the Blazer in Jaws. This is a screen shot. I don't think they would put a tire in a truck in a movie just because.

**jaros44sr** · 12-16-2017, 08:21 PM

I was thinking rear view blocked by a big tire

**Hotrod1972GH** · 12-16-2017, 10:38 PM

Hello My dad work on the Assembly Line for GM in the 1970s and we talk about the spare tire holder he Alway said a blazer only had the two hole and a suburban 3 hold for the floors where made of wood and need more support , I hope this help

GM man · 12-17-2017, 01:35 AM

Here's mine. The legs look similar but the slit in the middle of yours looks completely different. I've never seen one like that before.

CrewCab59 · 12-18-2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Not certain but I think that some GM vans used a spare tire mount very similar to first gen k5s. Did second gen k5s use a similar mount as well?

Yes the sportsman van's used the same style spare mount and the 73-75 full top k5.

Thanks

CJM72 · 03-19-2019, 01:02 PM

Bringing back an old thread to see if this was ever figured out. Looking at one identical to the one the OP was looking at. Can anyone confirm if this is from something other than a 69-72 Blazer? It doesn't look like you could adjust to a bigger or smaller tire with the fixed bolt location.

**too much stuff** · 03-19-2019, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod1972GH

Hello My dad work on the Assembly Line for GM in the 1970s and we talk about the spare tire holder he Alway said a blazer only had the two hole and a suburban 3 hold for the floors where made of wood and need more support , I hope this help

The suburbans had a well on the pass side to hold a spare tire.

**HeloCrewChief** · 03-20-2019, 05:11 PM

I bought one like the top one from a forum member. My guess is it is out of a van or newer blazer. It works fine with my stock spare and the only difference I see is that the bolt does not have the slot adjustment.

rsavage · 03-20-2019, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham57a

31x10.5x15

If I remember correctly from my 71 Blazer, you might have difficulty trying to fit a 31" tire with the inside rack in the original position.

simicrintz · 03-20-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

If I remember correctly from my 71 Blazer, you might have difficulty trying to fit a 31" tire with the inside rack in the original position.

'71 here with 31's; it is a bit wonky.....

12-16-2017, 11:48 AM	#1
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Spare Tire Carriers So I have my eye on a factory style spare tire carrier that goes behind the rear seat. And the one I am looking at has a few minor differences from the tire carriers I’ve seen on this board. The owner claims they make two different types of spare tire carriers but I can’t seem to find any matching this type. What do you guys think? It looks right to me but I don’t see a slot for the hub bolt and the other examples I have seen have a pressed in raised area at the slot and this one is flat all the way down. I also see an extra hole on the base legs. Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 Last edited by Graham57a; 12-16-2017 at 12:20 PM.

12-16-2017, 11:49 AM	#2
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: Spare Tire Carriers Pics for comparison Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

12-16-2017, 05:03 PM	#3
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Spare Tire Carriers what size tire are you using? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-16-2017, 07:11 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Spare Tire Carriers Not certain but I think that some GM vans used a spare tire mount very similar to first gen k5s. Did second gen k5s use a similar mount as well? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-16-2017, 08:01 PM	#9
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Spare Tire Carriers The truck I posted is a copy I believe of the Blazer in Jaws. This is a screen shot. I don't think they would put a tire in a truck in a movie just because. Attached Images __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

12-16-2017, 08:21 PM	#10
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Spare Tire Carriers I was thinking rear view blocked by a big tire __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-16-2017, 10:38 PM	#11
Hotrod1972GH Active Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Knoxville tn Posts: 139	Re: Spare Tire Carriers Hello My dad work on the Assembly Line for GM in the 1970s and we talk about the spare tire holder he Alway said a blazer only had the two hole and a suburban 3 hold for the floors where made of wood and need more support , I hope this help

12-17-2017, 01:35 AM	#12
GM man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gainesville, Texas Posts: 127	Re: Spare Tire Carriers Here's mine. The legs look similar but the slit in the middle of yours looks completely different. I've never seen one like that before. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 6.0/4L65 1972 Chevrolet long bed 1/2 ton

03-19-2019, 01:02 PM	#14
CJM72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Raynham, MA Posts: 222	Re: Spare Tire Carriers Bringing back an old thread to see if this was ever figured out. Looking at one identical to the one the OP was looking at. Can anyone confirm if this is from something other than a 69-72 Blazer? It doesn't look like you could adjust to a bigger or smaller tire with the fixed bolt location. __________________ My LS Swap: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=718573

03-20-2019, 05:11 PM	#16
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,056	Re: Spare Tire Carriers I bought one like the top one from a forum member. My guess is it is out of a van or newer blazer. It works fine with my stock spare and the only difference I see is that the bolt does not have the slot adjustment. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins



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