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Anyone have pics of a 68 spare tire setup?

Started by bull, November 02, 2013, 02:23:18 PM

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bull

 I've got a big J-hook that doesn't seem to fit right and apparently the '69 setup is very different. Does anyone have a pic of the 68 spare tire hardware and how it mounts?

bull

And what's this for? Is it a '69-'70 thing?

Dans 68

I'm away for the day, but I'll post my set-up later if no one does.

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

bull


A383Wing


Sublime/Sixpack

Quote from: bull on November 02, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
And what's this for? Is it a '69-'70 thing?

That part is used to hold the jack in place.
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

bill440rt

Quote from: bull on November 02, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
And what's this for? Is it a '69-'70 thing?


Curtis, that bracket looks like it's for a B-body spare tire hold down, NOT Charger. Chargers used a spring to hold down the jack, and the jack baseplate with a large wingnut to hold down the spare.
Here's a shot of my '68 trunk, if this helps you.
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

Sublime/Sixpack

Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on November 05, 2013, 12:53:03 AM
Quote from: bull on November 02, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
And what's this for? Is it a '69-'70 thing?

That part is used to hold the jack in place.

I should have clarified, that part is used to hold the jack in place on a CORONET.  At least it appears to be the same as the ones in my '69 Super Bee, and '68 Coronet Deluxe.
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

A383Wing

Bull.....you looking for spare tire hold down parts or jack & hook attachment hardware?

bull

Quote from: A383Wing on November 04, 2013, 11:40:47 PM
is 70 the same as 68?

The 70 has a different style long bolt. The base has a bolt hole where the 68 has a hook.

bull

Quote from: A383Wing on November 05, 2013, 11:25:16 AM
Bull.....you looking for spare tire hold down parts or jack & hook attachment hardware?

I thought I had the wrong stud but turns out it's correct (but rusty). I also had one of those black brackets among my junk but it isn't right for the car.

Also it looks like the spare isn't going to fit in the right spot. It's a 245/60/15 which appears to be too wide to fit off to the left like the narrower stock tires were.

A383Wing

Quote from: bull on November 05, 2013, 11:25:39 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on November 04, 2013, 11:40:47 PM
is 70 the same as 68?

The 70 has a different style long bolt. The base has a bolt hole where the 68 has a hook.

OK...that's what I have a pic of here...plus I got a spare one as well

Dans 68

Curtis, I don't mean to hi-jack (sorry....  ;) ) your thread, but my '68 jack and stand don't fit together. Any experts here on which is proper? I've posted two measured pics showing the size of the male and female ends. When I know I will then pursue the proper piece.

I'll post my spare tire set-up if you still need it.  :2thumbs:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

bill440rt

Quote from: bull on November 05, 2013, 11:25:39 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on November 04, 2013, 11:40:47 PM
is 70 the same as 68?

The 70 has a different style long bolt. The base has a bolt hole where the 68 has a hook.

Strange, all 3 years of my cars have the bolt with the threaded rod. I always thought the hook was a B-body thing as well.  :scratchchin:
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

Charger-Bodie

Quote from: bill440rt on November 06, 2013, 08:19:49 AM
Quote from: bull on November 05, 2013, 11:25:39 AM
Quote from: A383Wing on November 04, 2013, 11:40:47 PM
is 70 the same as 68?

The 70 has a different style long bolt. The base has a bolt hole where the 68 has a hook.

Strange, all 3 years of my cars have the bolt with the threaded rod. I always thought the hook was a B-body thing as well.  :scratchchin:



Ive had 68s both ways. The hook style were on early cars from my experiance anyway.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

el dub

Don't know if this helps but both of these are off a 68. One has 5/16 threads and one is 3/8. One has encapsulated nut with wing nut. One just has wing nut.
entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem

bull

Quote from: Dans 68 on November 05, 2013, 07:46:27 PM
Curtis, I don't mean to hi-jack (sorry....  ;) ) your thread, but my '68 jack and stand don't fit together. Any experts here on which is proper? I've posted two measured pics showing the size of the male and female ends. When I know I will then pursue the proper piece.

I'll post my spare tire set-up if you still need it.  :2thumbs:

Dan

Thanks for the pics everyone. Except you, Dan. :slap: :angel: FWIW, I wouldn't worry about your jack setup unless you actually plan on using it, which is ill-advised. Display purposes only.

Quote from: el dub on November 06, 2013, 11:47:39 AM
Don't know if this helps but both of these are off a 68. One has 5/16 threads and one is 3/8. One has encapsulated nut with wing nut. One just has wing nut.

Yes, that helps

Dans 68

I'm hurt....   :'(   :icon_smile_big:

No, I have an Aluminum racing floor jack that lives in my trunk. But I would like to know what the hell I have as far as a supposedly factory jack. And then, in a pinch, it could work. In my book form always follows function....   ;)

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

bull

Get one of those little flat files and start working on the ends of that horizontal slot. 1/8" off both ends ought to do it.