68-70 Convertible Spare Tire Location

[PurpleBeeper]

Isn't this spare tire location wrong on a 70 Road Runner convertible? I thought they went over on the passenger side of the trunk on 68-70 convertibles and this is the hardtop location, correct? Am I dreaming?

 

[garrett1308]

Watching

 

[69Coronetrt]

Yes.
No, you're not dreaming.

 

[droptop]

You are not dreaming.... The spare on all 68-70 b body convertibles go on the right side of the trunk. I just have my phone at the moment, but I will post a pic later when I am at my pc.


Here you go.

 

[NJRR]

Right side of trunk. I don't think the top would go all the way down with the spare in the center, would hit the tire.

 

[Mattfi1]

On the right side, I believe the correct truck lid sticker shows the location of the spare.

 

[RM23U0A]

Also, thought that only E Bodies got the space saver spare? Wayne

 

[droptop]

Also, thought that only E Bodies got the space saver spare? Wayne

That is not a space saver spare, it looks to be s 50mph temporary spare from a modern day car.

 

[RM23U0A]

Thank you. Did they get anything other than stock painted wheels?

 

[PlainfieldCharger]

I know this is an old thread but it did not have this info in it, I am about to weld in the trunk mount in a 70 coronet convertible that was removed by the previous owner. Does any one have the measurements to locate the bracket in the trunk pan? Any help would be much appreciated....

 

[70NetRT]

Don't have an exact measurement but found this photo on the web a while back.

 

[Dale Schmidt]

I could use the same information for a 69 RR convertible I’m working on. Thanks

 

[PlainfieldCharger]

Don't have an exact measurement but found this photo on the web a while back.

View attachment 716768

Thanks 70Net That helps a bunch!!

 

[Dale Schmidt]

If I bought a trunk mat, would it have a hole in it for the tire tie down? Thanks for all the positives and welcomes regarding my First post!

 

[Dale Schmidt]

A few more pictures....

 

[5wndwcpe]

Here you go fellas. This is a '68 B body

 

[PlainfieldCharger]

Great pictures 5w.... what is crazy is the mounting bracket is different and on an angle. I do see that welds that attach it are factory welds, so I believe it to be correct. Is that a plymouth 68? I have the original bracket cut from the car when disassembled which matches 70netRT's picture. I have a 70 coronet conv. I did order up a quality re-pop trunk mat for the car. I want to make sure that if there is a pre die-cut hole in it, my bracket will line up with it. The last OEM style trunk mat I got for my charger was die cut and the shop that put the spare tire mounting bracket did not install it in the correct spot in the charger (got it this way). Surly want to avoid making this mistake myself .....

 

[5wndwcpe]

Yes, that particular car is a '68 Sport Satellite convertible. I would imagine judging by how the factory did most things, the location of the bracket from one car to the next depends on how hungover the guy was that welded it on that day.

Where did you buy the trunk mat ? I have yet to see one for a convertible, but admittedly have not looked in a while.

If you're concerned about alignment with the cut out, I'd wait until the mat showed up and use that as a template (providing the cut out is in the correct general area). Be sure to test fit the tire before final welding.

 

[PlainfieldCharger]

Collector Auto Supply, I got the rubber mat ordered up(not vinyl) I have the tire ready to go..LOL
Here is the link...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Trunk-Floo...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Thanks for the comments.....

 

[5wndwcpe]

Collector Auto Supply, I got the rubber mat ordered up(not vinyl) I have the tire ready to go..LOL
Here is the link...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Trunk-Floor-Mat-Cover-1pc-for-1970-Dodge-Coronet-2-Door-Convertible-Gray/223297673278?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Thanks for the comments.....

Oddly enough, they don't list one for a '68 Plymouth