Vmo

What's everybody's advice, keep it, or buy a big can of fix-a-flat?

kaiserbud

I removed my spare, but kept the cover on - it looks better with it on to me.

OHSIXX

:withstupid: Gonna do it soon. :)

Gordonm

I removed the spare and carrier and all hardware. I now carry a can of Fix a Flat. I think it looks better with the cover off. If the rear components have been cleaned up why not show it off.

Skipple

Didn't have a spare when I got my '69. Just got the dirty carrier handed to me with the rusted hardware on the side.

Now I have a fully refurbed carrier with brand new hardware holding up a correct KH rim and a brand new spare.

Looks just like it did when it rolled of the factory floor ... and more importantly, I can take a 4 hour drive without worrying about finding a flatbed if my can of Fix-a-Flat didn't do the trick.

Besides, if offers protection for your fuel tank against road debris. :thumbs:

gq82

:iagree:

There might come a day you'd be glad you had both. I also think it looks much better with than without. :chevy


[Modified by gq82, 7:35 PM 4/3/2004]

SAMMAN

Since l went to 17" wheels, l ditched my spare, kept the carrier and bought a can of fix a flat and a portable compressor.

robertmc48

I would keep it...it was meant to be there ..but I am a keep it stock guy !

pillowmeto

fix a flat
i use my spare tire carrier to hold my car cover :thumbs:

MAtt

R. Bruno

:iagree: What about a cooler with a small door big enough for a beer can. Fully stocked with a couple of cases and ice, it would be great crash potection!!! :thumbs: :cheers:

OHSIXX

Actually, the spare tire is suppose to serve the dual purpose of being a safety feature.

It would be between you and whatever might hit you from the rear.

GDaina

I didn't replace the tire carrier....less weight...plus the look from the rear is ultra :cool: :cool: :cool: especially if the diff and everything is finely detailed. I have, however placed the carrier in the garage rafters..... :cheers:

All you need is a couple of cans of tire inflaters, AA card, and make sure your Visa, MC, or AMEX plastic is good.





[Modified by GDaina, 11:27 AM 4/4/2004]

John 65

Just cant get used to seeing it missing. Kinda looks empty back there with out it, so mine is going back in.

l2vette

:iagree:

Paul L

I prefer to retain it.

LFZ

I think it looks good with it one myself..especially if its nicely painted and cleaned up.

Cali,68,L-79

I bought mine with the spare tire missing. With the tire in there it's noticible but i cranked it up there quite a bit and it looks good. plus the bottom of the carrier is gloss black now. Looks cool.

stingraymaniac

i dont have it on mine
think it looks better without from behind the car

MN-Brent

Took mine out for detailing and never got around to putting it back in. Looks better without IMHO. I did keep the top peice installed to act as a sort of a protective brush guard for the gas tank.

Brent...

red79c3

i took my spare out and left the carrier alone. looks much better from the back