Hi Bruce,

I measured the space and I have a good 14 inches diameter by 4 inches Deep.  That is a good bit of storage for items.  Like you they would be removed from under the bench. 

Even for someone using a rear carrier a container fitting in the spare could be some useful storage. 

I’m putting this on my search list.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 
Home at last 

> On Apr 5, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric - I don't think it will typically get super hot - maybe 110 to 120 F at the highest point of the scale depending on how fast you are driving and how much heat is coming off the road.  How thick is the plastic for the tub?   Anything too thin will eventually get brittle, crack and break.
> 
> I would love to free up some space under the rear bench - which currently is packed with tools and parts.  
> 
> Bruce
> 
> On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 8:57 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> Back to the specific question about inner spare storage.  I now have a 16 inch wheel under the front.  I suspect a round container there would give me some useful storage.  If water proof that would be a good placed for mechanical parts and things I don’t need often. 
> 
> So how hot will it get there? 
> 
> Can a plastic round tub work?  
> 
> Thanks for any more thoughts and tips. 
> 
> I see a place for spare belts, fuel pump, maybe some spare light bulbs and such. 
> This would help until I get my swing away rear back lights!
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
> Now home and getting cleaned up