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Jimal · 04-17-2015, 06:02 PM

Can someone give me the measurement between the stake pocket and the bracket that the tire mount attaches to? I drill tomorrow.

Thanks,
Jim

1963c-10 · 04-20-2015, 09:53 AM

I can get some measurements for you tonight. The rod coming through the hole on the fender should be centered though.

Heres a good diagram also...

And a good thread on the fender mounted spares: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=505728&page=7

Jimal · 04-20-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I can get some measurements for you tonight. The rod coming through the hole on the fender should be centered though.

Heres a good diagram also...

And a good thread on the fender mounted spares: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=505728&page=7

Interesting. There is also a support bracket at the bottom that I didn't get with the setup I purchased. It looks easy enough to replicate. Something else to do once I get the truck on the road.

1963c-10 · 04-20-2015, 10:11 AM

Yeah, I didn't get it with mine either. Piece of 1/4" thick flat bar about an 1" wide should do the trick if you opt to add it. I never went back and added it to mine. Mines been installed since 2009 and I haven't had any issues.

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-20-2015, 10:59 AM

I LITERALLY just set mine on...leveled it and bolted it down without measuring. lol I can easily fit a 31 or eve 32 inch tire on there if I want. With the hole in the fender adjusting can only go so far so its actually kinda hard to mess up. lol In a way.

1963c-10 · 04-23-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimal

Can someone give me the measurement between the stake pocket and the bracket that the tire mount attaches to? I drill tomorrow.

Thanks,
Jim

It you butt up against the inner edge of the stake pocket to the center of the bolt hole on the mount I have 6".

Jimal · 04-23-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

It you butt up against the inner edge of the stake pocket to the center of the bolt hole on the mount I have 6".

Thanks! Now to play Jenga.

1963c-10 · 04-23-2015, 08:57 AM

Helps to have a second hand.....what I did when I did my conversion was to get the mount where I wanted it. Then I marked all the holes with a black sharpie. Removed the mount, drilled all the holes, then reassembled. I did remove the driver side rear fender to drill the inner mount holes.

04-17-2015, 06:02 PM	#1
Jimal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 521	Side mount spare tire mount measurement? Can someone give me the measurement between the stake pocket and the bracket that the tire mount attaches to? I drill tomorrow. Thanks, Jim

04-20-2015, 09:53 AM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Side mount spare tire mount measurement? I can get some measurements for you tonight. The rod coming through the hole on the fender should be centered though. Heres a good diagram also... And a good thread on the fender mounted spares: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=505728&page=7 Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer Last edited by 1963c-10; 04-20-2015 at 10:03 AM.

04-20-2015, 10:11 AM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Side mount spare tire mount measurement? Yeah, I didn't get it with mine either. Piece of 1/4" thick flat bar about an 1" wide should do the trick if you opt to add it. I never went back and added it to mine. Mines been installed since 2009 and I haven't had any issues. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-20-2015, 10:59 AM	#5
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Side mount spare tire mount measurement? I LITERALLY just set mine on...leveled it and bolted it down without measuring. lol I can easily fit a 31 or eve 32 inch tire on there if I want. With the hole in the fender adjusting can only go so far so its actually kinda hard to mess up. lol In a way. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-23-2015, 08:57 AM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Side mount spare tire mount measurement? Helps to have a second hand.....what I did when I did my conversion was to get the mount where I wanted it. Then I marked all the holes with a black sharpie. Removed the mount, drilled all the holes, then reassembled. I did remove the driver side rear fender to drill the inner mount holes. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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