robmat

My 1973 corvette is missing its spare tire carrier, what year range of C3 spare tire carriers would fit my 1973?
I need the entire setup

MelWff

1968 to 1974

bobs77vet

they are not very sophisticated....I bet you could retro fit any one with some ingenuity

tpfarm

Hi;
The bottom carrier may be pretty easy to find, the plastic upper tub cover is not being reproduced at least it wasn't when I was looking three years ago. I finally found one on E-bay for $50.00 . Took awhile to find one. good luck

aussiejohn

Hi guys, I'm a friend of RobMat's and he has been offered a carrier from a 1979 Corvette. Can anyone tell me if this is/is not a direct fit? If not, is it an easy modification to make it work? Thank you.

Regards from Down Under.

aussiejohn

Tim69L46

Check out the Wilcox site. They have an ad I found on a google search for an upper carrier tray half currently listed for $75 and it is identified to fit 68 to 1982. The add also identifies the subtle differences between years and part number progression. I'd try the 79 that is being offered to your friend. You may have some extra hole you won't need or may need to add. Ad details below and link to pictures. I'm sure Wilcox can answer your questions as well. Tim.


https://willcoxcorvette.com/media/ca...-1968-1982.png

Details

Spare Tire Carrier Tray. Upper. Limited shipping on international orders.Used original cover.

The spare tire cover pictured is for a 1978-1982. It will work as a replacement for all 1968-1979 cars. It is used and in used condition. To see the differences between the different year covers, click the second picture no this listing.

14011839 was the last GM part number 14018369 last gm part number Correct applications is shown below. Contact us before you purchase to see if we have the correct one for your car. If you fail to contact us prior to purchase then we will just pull the first one off the shelf14011839 The last gm part number68391422669391422670391422671391422672391422673391422674391422675345472 single hole… correct for 76345472 75-77 only 77345472 part number cast in part 784719047914011839 dual hole with no rivet holes cast 4719048014011839 dual hole with and two rivet holes cast 4719048114011839 dual hole with and two rivet holes cast 4719048214011839 dual hole with extra holes and two rivet holes, cast 471904

bazza77

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this , but the 68 has 2 of 7 inch bolts and the 69 onwards has 8 inch bolts.

How do I know this ? a friend of mine bought a 68 , very much a project . It had one of each bolts on his carrier



Why ?, 68 had a 7 inch rim 69 onwards was 8 inch. That's my guess anyway .

PainfullySlow

Too bad you are not based in the US. I just pulled off the entire carrier from my 72 and it will not be going back on.

xpoc454

Funny. I always thought the bottom piece was the harder to find. They are the ones that are always damaged from road rash. Ive been trying to find a replacement for my 69 beat up one for a few years.

bazza77

Did you try Dave at Ponti World ? he is in Melbourne

robmat

Looks like the top tub has been bent or is it a bad photo, do you still have it if so how much and would you post to Australia?

riverracer au

have you tried "vetteconnection" in seaford, vic?

robmat

yes but didnt have any