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#41802 10/07/2004 8:08 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 150 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2004 Posts: 150 | I've found plans in this forum for creating the indentation in the rear left fender for a side mount spare tire carrier conversion, but I can't find any plans for constructing the bracket that attaches to the side of the bed.
Does anybody have these or know where I can find them? Thanks. | | |
#41803 10/08/2004 12:57 AM | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 384 | I bought mine off ebay--they are for sale quite often-go for $40-50. I haven't seen plans and the dimensions are fairly critical. Somebody else may have built one.
Buzz'n Half Dozen
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#41804 10/08/2004 4:33 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 150 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2004 Posts: 150 | I appreciate it...in fact, I found one on Ebay last night. Regards. | | |
#41805 10/10/2004 10:31 AM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Just make sure that the ones for the 54 and 55 years are more rare and expensive. Buy the right one for your year.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#41806 10/12/2004 3:42 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2003 Posts: 213 | I just picked one up for a 54. Will it work on my 53, or do I need to run an ad in the swap meet to trade with someone who wants the more rare 54 model?
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#41807 10/12/2004 4:20 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | No, the 54 will not work on a 53. The top of the bed is flat on a 54 and angled on a 53. The 54 one is worth a lot more than the one you need. If it is truly a 54 you should do fine just selling it off.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#41808 10/12/2004 6:04 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 46 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 46 | The bracket for the 54-55 is different. And all the realted bracketry is also different then th eariler ones due to the flat top bedsides. | | |
#41809 10/12/2004 6:05 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17 | I have one off of my 48.It mounts on the pass side.let me know if interested. | | |
#41810 10/14/2004 5:28 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | Hate to be a part pooper here but I have a 53 with the side spare and wish I didn't. Looks cool but I have a few issues with it. Namely being on the driver's side is the mistake GM made in my opinion. The extra weight of the tire and mount, plus my weight and I drive alone most of the time put a decided list on the left side. I compensated with 9 leaves on the left and seven on the right at the rear. I also wonder about the safety of it if it was ever used. I hate to have my back to traffic unloading that tire. Having a flat on that side would be scary enough. Early Chevs had the only key locking door on the passenger side for safety reasons so why they put the tire on the driver's side fools me. Also in my case my garage door is narrow and the extra inches in truck width make backing into the garage an experience.If I could find a mint rear fender I would get rid of my side spare in a hurry. That's my opinion but don't let me sway you. | | |
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