Spare tire carrier - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 09-19-2024, 05:03 PM

Looking to media blast and paint my old spare tire carrier. Are the folded over corners here original, or should I straighten them?

**Jason Banks** · 09-19-2024, 05:07 PM

Just looked at mine that is leaning in the corner behind me and they are straight.

**MikeB** · 09-20-2024, 12:53 PM

Thanks!

09-19-2024, 05:03 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,663	Spare tire carrier Looking to media blast and paint my old spare tire carrier. Are the folded over corners here original, or should I straighten them? Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

09-19-2024, 05:07 PM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,669	Re: Spare tire carrier Just looked at mine that is leaning in the corner behind me and they are straight.

09-20-2024, 12:53 PM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,663	Re: Spare tire carrier Thanks! __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!



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