spare tire carrier on eBay...

[ZRGator]

Would someone be kind enough to tell me if this part number is correct and if this price seems way outta line? After my great trip to Carlisle, I am leaning more towards going for a top flight sometime in the future and need to start it a few parts at a time....thanks, guys

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-63-67-Mid-Year-Corvette-Spare-Tire-Tub-GM-3886899_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33746QQitemZ7999012690QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[67HEAVEN]

Dennis,

The number looks correct to me. Tracy (http://www.tracyvette.com/) had one for sale a while back for $400.00.

 

[JohnZ]

Yup, that's the real deal - be aware, however, that most modern tires, like the standard radial replacement size (205/75-15) and most reproduction 7.75-15 bias-ply tires, won't fit in the original tub; you need a smaller size tire as a spare. The reproduction tubs are slightly larger in diameter, and will accept either of the above replacement tires; the only visible difference between the two tubs is that the reproduction tub has a 1/4" hole drilled in each of the two "bumps" you see in the photo. The deduction for a reproduction tub is one point (if the judge notices the two holes, which can be filled).

 

[ThomC]

Not to steal the thread - but while on the subject of spare tire tubs... I have mine out at the moment (replacing a weepy gas tank), and while cleaning 40 years of grime off my tub I noticed that it has an ink-stamped date on it (May 24 AM). Is this a common sight?

Thanks,
Thom

 

[ctjackster]

original tubs bear a stamped date. Not judged.

 

[JIMSR]

While were on tire tubs non # match 63 coupe what other year tire tubs will fit

 

[I'mAVettehead]

Is your Tub & tray missing?

 

[JIMSR]

If your asking me about tire tub. yes mind is missing

 

[JohnZ]

While were on tire tubs non # match 63 coupe what other year tire tubs will fit

Any tub should fit - '63 was unique and '64-'67 were all the same, but all attach and package the same way.