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Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: rrunner] #146482 11/11/08 12:40 PM 11/11/08 12:40 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	with measurements 4806179-ajack004.JPG (59 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: rrunner] #146483 11/11/08 12:42 PM 11/11/08 12:42 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	Here's my org jack base. Gloss black with org sticker 4806185-ajack002.JPG (54 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: rrunner] #146484 11/11/08 07:27 PM 11/11/08 07:27 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,344 Jefferson State srt ESYC
srt ESYC Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,344 Jefferson State	rrunner the lug wrench tire iron pic is very helpful. Looks like I have the correct one! Like many of our cars my iron was mia due to wide mag wheels, fortunately a wrecker near here had a donor.

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: srt] #146485 11/11/08 07:43 PM 11/11/08 07:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	Quote: rrunner the lug wrench tire iron pic is very helpful. Looks like I have the correct one! Like many of our cars my iron was mia due to wide mag wheels, fortunately a wrecker near here had a donor. Yep, this thread has been very, very helpful MikeR 4807003-DSC06451.JPG (75 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: A12] #146486 11/11/08 07:44 PM 11/11/08 07:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	might as well include the hook... 4807006-DSC06423.JPG (101 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: A12] #146487 11/11/08 08:15 PM 11/11/08 08:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,032 Southeast Virginia 68jim super stock
68jim super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,032 Southeast Virginia	I agree with the hook measurements that rrunner posted. For what it is worth, my hook is 1/4"-3/8" longer in the threaded area. Probably just "allowable production tolerances" at the vendor... Glad I could help with the info! Jim

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: 68jim] #146488 11/11/08 08:45 PM 11/11/08 08:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	I'll throw this into the mix too, this is the rod from the '69 spare/jack mount: 4807166-DSC07025rs.jpg (76 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: 68jim] #146489 11/12/08 12:00 AM 11/12/08 12:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,344 Jefferson State srt ESYC
srt ESYC Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,344 Jefferson State	Jim, What dia. wheels does the car have with the hook you described? I've heard there are two different lengths and also that some (unknown to me) chevy model had used a hook that was the same config. as the mopar hook, but longer.

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: srt] #146490 11/12/08 01:08 AM 11/12/08 01:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	Quote: Jim, What dia. wheels does the car have with the hook you described? I've heard there are two different lengths and also that some (unknown to me) chevy model had used a hook that was the same config. as the mopar hook, but longer. Yikes! Chevy J-hook click here and how about Ford Mercury J-hook click here wingnut looks familiar hmmmmmmm? another Chevelle J-hook and another They are out there..........

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: A12] #146491 11/12/08 10:38 AM 11/12/08 10:38 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,032 Southeast Virginia 68jim super stock
68jim super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,032 Southeast Virginia	My RR is a hemi car so 15" rims (F-70 tires). I would doubt that there would be different rods for 14" or 15" rims. As far as the same rods for different brands, I'm guessing that the same vendor in the Detroit area may have supplied more than one manufacturer. It makes good business sense to me, why supply only one when you can get the accounts for all three... Jim 68 Hemi Road Runner

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: 68jim] #146492 11/21/08 01:26 AM 11/21/08 01:26 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	I showed a good friend a copy of the spare tire hold down rod and he asked if he could keep it for a few days..............and look what he did, THANKS CJ Made from 3/8" rod. You can find bare or galvanized 3/8" rod at Tractor Supply Company (TSC) pretty cheap and then use a 3/8 - 16 thread MikeR 4828253-DSC06756rs.jpg (59 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: A12] #146493 11/21/08 01:32 AM 11/21/08 01:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	Not bad and "works for me", even matched the threaded end... 4828258-sparetirerod00002.jpg (78 downloads)

Re: Another Spare Tire question [Re: 68jim] #146494 11/21/08 08:08 PM 11/21/08 08:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,705 N.E. OHIO, USA	Quote: I have a buddy looking for that rod as well for his 68 GTX. I'm guessing it may be a one year only thing for B-bodies. The rod measures 9.5" long and 2.5" at the widest point of the hook, and if you find more than one let me know. Jim Jim, here's a quick down and dirty way for your buddy to secure the spare while we're looking for a good reporduction '68 "J"-hook. Tell him go to TSC or any hardware store and pickup a 3/8" X 8" "eyelet bolt" and just open up the round eyelet to the approximate "J" shape of the original J-hook hold down rod. No one should be able to see the difference with the spare in place especially if you file or grind the threaded end for the nut guide. They are about $1.98 and should work to keep the spare secure for now.

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