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Subject:Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
From:Warren Chapman
Date:Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:50:35 -0400

I'll vote for a VERY STURDY front tire carrier that could go under a Syncro
and take a bit-o-bashing about.  Like to keep the dish or some black
diamond plate to protect the tire.

Seth Hatfield gets his version to work by relocating  the rear hing
location from the top of the frame rail to the bottom. Not sure if the
front bolt is longer or not.

I got one a version from Mark Drillock but haven't been able to get my
215/75/15 Michelin ATX's to fit up in there without binding the steering
shaft, even partially deflated.   Think lowering the hinge location like
Seth does provides the extra clearance needed.

Warren C