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Patch · 09-05-2003, 11:47 AM

Do any of you have an internal spare tire carrier for a Blazer that isn't gold plated? : ) I've found them before, but people seem to want like $60-90 for them.....am I just dreaming to get one for around $40.00? Maybe I'm just stubborn.............nah. : ) Thanks!

NuBomb · 09-05-2003, 12:54 PM

I'm looking for a external swing away tire carrier. I wish I had an internal one so I could make a trade. I have neither.

**1970cstblazer** · 09-05-2003, 01:13 PM

If I recall, the S/T carrier from a '73-'78 Blazer is the same or really close. Does anyone know for sure?

RED72blazer · 09-05-2003, 04:28 PM

yes 73-87 are the same.

I also have a swing away carrier, without the mounting brackets if someone is interested.

bouncytruck · 09-05-2003, 05:11 PM

I paid $75 for a complete swing away. Still haven't mounted it yet. I want to get it powdercoated before installing it.

JayDubBlazer · 09-06-2003, 02:04 AM

Where can one find a external swing away?

NuBomb · 09-06-2003, 02:32 PM

I think the only way you can find one is to get lucky in a parts yard or on this board. I have seen one offered on Ebay before, but couldn't keep bidding. I have no Idea how bad shipping would be. I'd love to find one locally, or know about a carrier from something else that would work. Please let me know if you find some.

JayDubBlazer · 09-07-2003, 02:55 AM

I wonder if you could modifiy one from a late model bronco or blazer? I am going to try to drive to alaska next summer and really would like the peace of mind of having a spare. Has any one mad a custom piece that mounts beheind the wheel well like the early 90s late 80 s10 blazers?

badpeanut · 09-07-2003, 11:38 AM

'73-up internal Blazer S/T carriers are completely different from our first generation carrier. First generations are sheet metal construction that mount the spare so that it sits sideways behind the rear seat (if you have one) or behind the driver's seat if you don't. '73-ups are tube construction that mount the spare so that it sits front to rear on the passenger's side behind the rear seat.

My first generation S/T carrier cost me $60 with shipping. My $0.02

*Gee_Emm* · 09-07-2003, 01:18 PM

I saw a couple external tire carriers in a junkyard, should I grab them next time I am there? What are they worth?

Rod · 09-07-2003, 10:20 PM

Internal look like this.

mkmiller1 · 09-07-2003, 10:24 PM

Rod, is that the factory "tire holder"(bolt and retainer)? If so, could you get a closeup of it? thanks,
Matthew

NuBomb · 09-07-2003, 10:29 PM

Hey Gee_Emm. Ya I think you ought to. I know some people wouldn't want to use on on their restored blazer, but I plan to. There seems to be more people wanting one than selling one. The thing that worries me is shipping on an item like that. I'm gonna have to do some yard searching down here when I get the time. If you can get one and the total cost (Shipping and all) isn't horrible, I'd be interested.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-08-2003, 09:19 AM

Are those internal types that Rod pictured hard to come by? I got one out of a Jimmy but it was sitting there for so long that it rusted away at the bottom, I don't know if I should fix it or look for a better one.

RED72blazer · 09-09-2003, 01:08 AM

my friend has a 74 blazer and a 76. the 74 has a tubular carrier and the 76 has a sheetmetal one.

72beast · 09-10-2003, 12:13 PM

this is what I'm using...it holds a 38" tire..

JayDubBlazer · 09-10-2003, 12:16 PM

That is sweet. I really like it.

Davy · 09-10-2003, 02:10 PM

That IS sweet! very clean lines. I actually like that better than stock...mounted on the bumper rather than the rear quarter.

Who built that for you?

Davy

bouncytruck · 09-10-2003, 02:13 PM

I'd consider something like that if I could find a way to keep the stock bumper (or something that looks lke it could be stock)

09-05-2003, 11:47 AM	#1
Patch Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 709	Internal S/T carrier? Do any of you have an internal spare tire carrier for a Blazer that isn't gold plated? : ) I've found them before, but people seem to want like $60-90 for them.....am I just dreaming to get one for around $40.00? Maybe I'm just stubborn.............nah. : ) Thanks! __________________ Patch

09-05-2003, 12:54 PM	#2
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I'm looking for a external swing away tire carrier. I wish I had an internal one so I could make a trade. I have neither. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

09-05-2003, 04:28 PM	#4
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	yes 73-87 are the same. I also have a swing away carrier, without the mounting brackets if someone is interested. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

09-05-2003, 05:11 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I paid $75 for a complete swing away. Still haven't mounted it yet. I want to get it powdercoated before installing it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-06-2003, 02:04 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Where can one find a external swing away? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-05-2003, 01:13 PM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,832	If I recall, the S/T carrier from a '73-'78 Blazer is the same or really close. Does anyone know for sure?

09-06-2003, 02:32 PM	#7
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	I think the only way you can find one is to get lucky in a parts yard or on this board. I have seen one offered on Ebay before, but couldn't keep bidding. I have no Idea how bad shipping would be. I'd love to find one locally, or know about a carrier from something else that would work. Please let me know if you find some. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

09-07-2003, 02:55 AM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I wonder if you could modifiy one from a late model bronco or blazer? I am going to try to drive to alaska next summer and really would like the peace of mind of having a spare. Has any one mad a custom piece that mounts beheind the wheel well like the early 90s late 80 s10 blazers? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-07-2003, 11:38 AM	#9
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	'73-up internal Blazer S/T carriers are completely different from our first generation carrier. First generations are sheet metal construction that mount the spare so that it sits sideways behind the rear seat (if you have one) or behind the driver's seat if you don't. '73-ups are tube construction that mount the spare so that it sits front to rear on the passenger's side behind the rear seat. My first generation S/T carrier cost me $60 with shipping. My $0.02

09-07-2003, 01:18 PM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I saw a couple external tire carriers in a junkyard, should I grab them next time I am there? What are they worth?

09-07-2003, 10:20 PM	#11
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Internal look like this. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-07-2003, 10:24 PM	#12
mkmiller1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Magnolia, Arkansas Posts: 1,091	Rod, is that the factory "tire holder"(bolt and retainer)? If so, could you get a closeup of it? thanks, Matthew __________________ GOD is good...All the time! '71 swb custom10 barn find-68K original miles 72 K5 CST rust bucket, but runs and drives 84K miles

09-07-2003, 10:29 PM	#13
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Reply to Gee_Emm Hey Gee_Emm. Ya I think you ought to. I know some people wouldn't want to use on on their restored blazer, but I plan to. There seems to be more people wanting one than selling one. The thing that worries me is shipping on an item like that. I'm gonna have to do some yard searching down here when I get the time. If you can get one and the total cost (Shipping and all) isn't horrible, I'd be interested. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

09-08-2003, 09:19 AM	#14
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Are those internal types that Rod pictured hard to come by? I got one out of a Jimmy but it was sitting there for so long that it rusted away at the bottom, I don't know if I should fix it or look for a better one.

09-09-2003, 01:08 AM	#15
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	my friend has a 74 blazer and a 76. the 74 has a tubular carrier and the 76 has a sheetmetal one. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.



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09-10-2003, 12:13 PM	#16
72beast TONYP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 100	this is what I'm using...it holds a 38" tire.. __________________ 72 K/5 350/205 SOFT-TOP DOUG THORLEY HEADERS A/C CUSTOM REAR BUMPER http://www.socalbigdawgs.com/tr/7.18.03/DSC04290.JPG

09-10-2003, 12:16 PM	#17
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	That is sweet. I really like it. __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-10-2003, 02:10 PM	#18
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	That IS sweet! very clean lines. I actually like that better than stock...mounted on the bumper rather than the rear quarter. Who built that for you? Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

09-10-2003, 02:13 PM	#19
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I'd consider something like that if I could find a way to keep the stock bumper (or something that looks lke it could be stock) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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