i'd love to see the link --- thanks............Doug

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 7:45 PM, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote:

> I have an inflated 215/75R15 BFG for my spare.  There was a discussion re:
> spare tire mounting on TheSamba about a month ago and someone posted a link
> to a prior posting with photo's and measurements on how to modify the
> clamshell for this.     I do not know who's posting on TheSamba it was but
> it may have been Seth's or someone that had used his method.  It is a tight
> fit but does work.  If someone needs a copy I may still have it saved and
> could forward the link to them.  Not having the necessary tools and time
> available I had mine done by a local shop but looking at the instructions it
> is not difficult though cutting and welding is involved.
>
> Mark in AK
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
> Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 2:16 pm
> Subject: Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>  > Some years ago, Seth Hatfield now of Mastercraft motors Santa
> > Barbara, CA
> > masterfully hand crafted modifications to a standard tire pan to
> > accept a
> > 215x75-15 tire, inflated.  It's a light slip fit and has done well
> > over the
> > years.  He has a website.
> >
> > Pensioner
> >
> >
> > On 8/25/09, Ryan Alfonso <vangina@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Has anyone found a narrow spare that would fit in the tray?  maybe
> > > from an old passat or something?
> > >
> >
>

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