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12-02-2004, 03:57 AM
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Space Saver Spare Application??
I pulled this spare out of an apartment building crawl-space we are re-habing...
Has a B.F. Goodrich "Space Saver Spare" tire on it, size C 78-14. Looks like a BFG sticker was attached over another sticker at some point. I can't make out the letter code next to the valve stem (it wasn't stamped square). The back side of rim is black. I may "clean it up" if it is remotely correct for my 68. Any ideas as to the original application?? More pics to follow. thanks,
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv. 
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12-02-2004, 03:58 AM
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Re: Space Saver Spare Application??
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv.
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12-02-2004, 03:59 AM
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv.
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12-02-2004, 04:00 AM
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv.
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12-02-2004, 04:01 AM
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv.
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12-02-2004, 06:59 AM
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Re: Space Saver Spare Application??
That looks more like a Mopar color on that rim to me. The # stamp near the valve stem that I can make out is larger than GM wheels I have.
Did you check it to see if it is a 4-1/2" or 4-3/4" bolt circle?
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12-02-2004, 03:28 PM
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Re: Space Saver Spare Application??
I'll check later today.
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv.
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12-02-2004, 08:25 PM
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Re: Space Saver Spare Application??
I don't think that valve stem was used in the early years.Looks to be a 70's vintage,my guess is Mopar or Ford.I have a correct mint 68 space saver that is gray in color and uses a std valve (i think,I'll see it again in the spring)..I also have a 78 space saver that has a valve almost like yours..
Steve
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12-03-2004, 01:25 AM
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Re: Space Saver Spare Application??
thanks Guys,
I figured somebody in the know could tell something from that valve stem, among other things. I checked the lug holes and have 4 1/2 from center to center. The rim looks the same as some plain 14x6's I have laying around from a 71 Malibu. If it comes down to it I guess I could mount the tire on one of them. Steve, (question about the gray painted 68 rim you refer to)Is it the same color gray used on the 68 jack base? I currently have a full size rally with a 1970 tiger-paw in the trunk. Not sure which I would prefer, as the spare was missing when I got the car, and the original owner didn't remember what it had. I guess I have blinders on...when it comes to anything but GM and Chevrolet, as I never even considered that space savers came in fords or mopars 
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Dave C. 68 SS396 Camaro 69 SS396 CB Chevelle Conv. 70 340 Dart Swinger 70 SS396 Chevelle 4spd 70 SS396 Chevelle 70 BB 4spd Monte Carlo 70 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 SB 4spd Monte Carlo 71 SS454 Monte Carlo 71 Corvette LS-5 conv. 71 Corvette LT-1 conv. 71 Corvette LS-6 coupe 72 Monte Carlo 72 Monte Carlo Custom 72 442 W-30 clone 76 Trans Am SE 455 4 spd 85 Mustang GT Conv. 86 Grand National 02 SS conv.
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12-03-2004, 08:26 PM
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Re: Space Saver Spare Application??
Yep,pretty close to the jack base.We are currently tring to do a rim swap on a space saver for the same reason.What a &itch...Good luck.
Steve
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