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Title: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 09, 2010, 02:53:12 pm

Since my 33s don't fit in the factory spare tire well, i needed to find another way to carry a spare.  I was at the junkyard the other day and did a little research on the Van tire carrier, and thought I can do that and it would look original.  So I had my plan now to execute it.  Went to my local steel supplier and got a piece of 1" round tube and some 3/16" plate.  Got 3 wheel studs from my local parts store and some stainless fasteners.  Will include pics as I go.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: captain carnage on December 10, 2010, 11:37:31 am

Sounds like a great idea, I'd like to see how it turns out.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Grim 82 on December 10, 2010, 11:49:02 am

That's pretty cool. Is it going to swing seperately or attach right to the door?

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 10, 2010, 12:31:20 pm

It will swing with the door, but be removable.  Here's where I'm at.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on December 10, 2010, 05:34:14 pm

I like it!

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 15, 2010, 11:43:44 am

Update:  Its all welded and prepped for paint.  Try fitted and it fits great.  Should have it bedlinered later tonight.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: jaredts on December 15, 2010, 02:37:47 pm

Looks good--almost factory!

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 15, 2010, 04:31:07 pm

Here's the finished product.  Yes that's my 5th rim it just needs some rubber.  It has that black crinkle look to it from the bedliner.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: zieg85 on December 15, 2010, 07:10:10 pm

Looks great, will the tire block the tail light?

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Cody1018 on December 15, 2010, 07:29:32 pm

Looks nice!

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 15, 2010, 07:30:07 pm

It won't unless I go to a 35" or larger tire, and then it would hit the other door not allowing it to open.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on December 16, 2010, 06:25:52 pm

Good Job!   I like it!

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 16, 2010, 06:41:31 pm

Thanks.  I'll post some more pics when I get the last piece. ;)

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 17, 2010, 01:54:04 pm

I couldn't wait any longer, I still don't have the last piece, but I do have pics.  From the back and from the inside.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: zieg85 on December 17, 2010, 01:59:24 pm

Very nice outcome!!!

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 17, 2010, 02:16:28 pm

The slickest part has yet to come. ;)

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 18, 2010, 10:14:46 am

I got the last piece today.  Its a 2x2x1" Magnet.  It holds 246lbs of dead weight.  this is what will hold the carrier to the door.  Pretty slick no? ;)

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 18, 2010, 10:30:02 am

I had to put a hotch in the magnet so I can pry it off stuff.  Here's a shot of it in action.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Grim 82 on December 18, 2010, 12:44:20 pm

That is pretty slick. Nice work all the way around.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Captkaos on December 18, 2010, 01:18:43 pm

You may want to upgrade that.  Your tire is going to have more pulling force when you are accelerating.

Title: Re: My Spare Tire Carrier
Post by: Da67goatman on December 18, 2010, 01:22:29 pm

I had to get one that I could still manhandle, almost lost a finger putting the notch in it.  And I think it will be fine, I can pull it off, but it take some force, I'm confident in it.