My Spare Tire Carrier

[Da67goatman]

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.

[captain carnage]

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

[Grim 82]

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

[Da67goatman]

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

[78 Chevyrado]

I like it!

[Da67goatman]

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

[jaredts]

Looks good--almost factory!

[Da67goatman]

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.

[zieg85]

Looks great, will the tire block the tail light?

[Cody1018]

Looks nice!

[Da67goatman]

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.

[78 Chevyrado]

Good Job!   I like it!

[Da67goatman]

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

[Da67goatman]

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.

[zieg85]

Very nice outcome!!!