Date:         Sun, 5 Jan 2014 16:07:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
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From:         Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Clam shell question
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Bob Stevens wrote:
> On my '87 Syncro Westy, I put 16" Michelin tires on that were 6+" wide
> at the tread, and 28" diameter. I had to cut the rear of the clam shell
> and use a couple fence gate hinges that I modified to lower the rear
> edge of the shell by about 2". Missing from these photo's is the bolt/
> nut hardware I used to mount it to the hinges on the van.
>
> The mod allowed more room plus made it possible to shove the
> spare over to miss the steering rod so there was no rubbing.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/syncronaut/11782942433/

I have that clamshell.  It took my 215/75-15 BFGs fine.  I then
went to the Van-Cafe holder, so that clamshell is available.  I
still have the box that Bob used to send it to me.  It is available
at Bob's price plus shipping, which shouldn't be very much.

Richard
(Boulder)