custom designed spare tire carrier?
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I removed the spare tire and carrier from my 79 to ease the replacement of my rear spring. I wouldn't trust the spare anyway since it is 36 years old. I have been contemplating re-installing it as compartment for storing something if space becomes an issue. I would be interested to see if any members have come up with a creative use of it.
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Gettting a used, maybe a little rough one from a swap just cannot be expensive. Many vendors dont like to drag big parts around like that.
I wouldnt leave my house in either Corvette without a spare.
Edit: a quick look on ebay shows a complete assembly for $125 or best offer, and a tub alone for $65.
They are out there.
I wouldnt leave my house in either Corvette without a spare.
Edit: a quick look on ebay shows a complete assembly for $125 or best offer, and a tub alone for $65.
They are out there.
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I removed the spare tire and carrier from my 79 to ease the replacement of my rear spring. I wouldn't trust the spare anyway since it is 36 years old. I have been contemplating re-installing it as compartment for storing something if space becomes an issue. I would be interested to see if any members have come up with a creative use of it.
This member did..... see post number 58 in this thread...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ck-or-not.html
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[QUOTE=Richard454;1589256208]This is from the 80's-
That's awesome. I was just starting to visualize building a cover panel to fill in the empty well and prevent it from being a pressurized wind pool at speed. However, I'll keep the mufflers exposed, and this step is way out at the end of my to do list.
That's awesome. I was just starting to visualize building a cover panel to fill in the empty well and prevent it from being a pressurized wind pool at speed. However, I'll keep the mufflers exposed, and this step is way out at the end of my to do list.
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80's awesome right there, I've never seen one of those before. Imagine that "air-brake" at highway speeds
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