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Side mount spare tire conversion complete. #1561663 10/26/2024 12:20 AM
Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas M MickeyP 'Bolter
MickeyP 'Bolter M Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas	Got it done. Couldn't have got it done without Dave (Delky) providing the needed fender. Attachments 20240810_144847.jpg (548.62 KB, 317 downloads) 20250315_132649.jpg (541.52 KB, 24 downloads) Last edited by MickeyP; 05/07/2025 7:49 PM. 1956 3100 three speed 6 cyl. Stock with a few upgrades.

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1561665 10/26/2024 1:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,249 Nampa, ID Fibonachu Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator)
Fibonachu Herder of Cats, Goats, and Sheep (moderator) Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,249 Nampa, ID	Very nice From the Rocky Mountains? Check in with the RM Bolters! HiPo Forum Moderator 1958 Task Force Truck "Frank" gets a new lease on life Follow in the DITY Gallery 1959 3200 Task Force The Ballad of Enkidu The Saga in the DITY Gallery ~ and the story continues

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1561667 10/26/2024 1:19 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Grandview, Missouri Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT
Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Grandview, Missouri	Looks great. Glad you were able to get it done with the help from a fellow Bolter! ~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) \| 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) \| Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1561751 10/27/2024 4:50 AM
Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 184 Spo, WA / WSS, MT C Chip O 'Bolter
Chip O 'Bolter C Joined: Jul 2021 Posts: 184 Spo, WA / WSS, MT	In the immortal words of Daffy Duck....."Durwoorell, durwoorell"(If I spelled his lisp correctly)! Or in translation drool, drool. Chip 'Rusto-Mod' '51 Chevy 3600 5 window \| C4 Corvette front/rear suspension & drivetrain \| everything else looks old and stock '92 GMC Sonoma GT #15 of 806 '91 GMC Sonoma GT Extended cab 1 of 1 Trucks, Trucks.....and more Trucks

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1561755 10/27/2024 11:23 AM
Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 330 FL R RLB 'Bolter
RLB 'Bolter R Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 330 FL	Looks good! 1966 C-10 Short Stepside HiPo Step-by-step ~ and on-going resto build in the Project Journals

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1562070 10/30/2024 8:26 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 South Omaha, Nebraska J J Lucas Former Workshop Owner
J Lucas Former Workshop Owner J Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 South Omaha, Nebraska	I once had a '68 with the same style of spare tire mount. IMHO, it's the best place to mount a spare. Nice work. John ~ J Lucas 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWB In the Gallery 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Fleetside My Flicker Photos!

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1562079 10/30/2024 10:06 PM
Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 Upstate NY Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer
Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 Upstate NY	I love that look and would love to do it on my ‘52. Parts are scarce though! Maybe someday! Great job! You do need to get a beauty ring to complete the look though! Last edited by Phak1; 10/30/2024 10:08 PM. Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals 1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1562162 10/31/2024 8:45 PM
Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas M MickeyP 'Bolter
MickeyP 'Bolter M Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas	Phil the beauty ring arrived today. 😀 1956 3100 three speed 6 cyl. Stock with a few upgrades.

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1562177 10/31/2024 11:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 Upstate NY Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer
Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,100 Upstate NY	Nice! Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals 1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1575328 04/18/2025 12:13 AM
Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 1 Chipley B Budman57 Moderated
Budman57 Moderated B Joined: Mar 2023 Posts: 1 Chipley	Were you able to find the small brace from the bed head panel to the bedside

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1575737 04/24/2025 3:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas M MickeyP 'Bolter
MickeyP 'Bolter M Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas	Budman57 sorry to be so late. No, I have not found the afore mentioned brace part. Last edited by MickeyP; 05/04/2025 5:57 PM. 1956 3100 three speed 6 cyl. Stock with a few upgrades.

Re: Side mount spare tire conversion complete. MickeyP #1576432 05/02/2025 9:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas M MickeyP 'Bolter
MickeyP 'Bolter M Joined: Apr 2024 Posts: 172 Hico, Texas	Budman I can't send you a PM until you have 5 posts here at Stovebolt. I am still looking for that brace. Last edited by MickeyP; 05/04/2025 5:57 PM. 1956 3100 three speed 6 cyl. Stock with a few upgrades.

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