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Date:         Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:07:22 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAH3v19+JpWeECBqSxfkdqcwX_3jkLxh=kEhOVsJd5oWbaz9wwQ@mail.gmail.com>
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On Dec 17, 2011, at 7:18 PM, craig cowan wrote:

> The person in question just wants to carry their spare. > We have access to a late model clamshell but will need to modify. What's > involved? > We've spoken about the option of the vancafe "big tire" carrier bars. > > -Craig

Craig … I'm going to send you a couple/few pics of an easy mod I made to my stock clamshell, to accommodate a Michelin 225/70-16 about 5-6 years ago. It just drops the rear edge of the clamshell, where it hinges on the frame cross member, then just uses the bolt up front. I had to trim that rear edge of the clamshell so it would swing on the modified hinge. I just used 4 galvanized gate hinges and cut them up, leaving the end loops that slide onto the gate post mounted shaft. The pics will make more sense. That tire diameter was 28" IIRC. This was on a '91 2WD Westy. Bob


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