Astro gets a rear tire carrier....Finally.

[mtnmike]

Hey Herbie, yes I have seen your project and have been referring to it frequently, thanks! I just built my own swivel using this design http://www.astrosafari.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8236
I had a break thru on the tire carrier today! Pics coming soon.
Oh and back to the swivel, I'm trying to figure out how to keep the "glove Box" under the seat.....why do I make this difficult...? We will see how this goes, I might just take it out.
Mike

 

[T.Low]

keep the "glove Box" under the seat.....why do I make this difficult...?

Understandable, though. I keep a standard stash there, inluding a 1 million candlepower hand held spot that plugs into the lighter, among other things. If it came down to a choice of one or the other, I'd trade the stash spot for the swivel, too, though.

Great work.

 

[Snowgeek135]

Can't wait to see the break through pictures on the spare tire rack. This thing is looking great.

I will like to see your thoughts on the swivel when you get to it. This is a swivel build that might be good to glance at.

http://astrosafarivans.org/bb2/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=7409

 

[mtnmike]

Thanks, I had not seen that one. It keeps the drawer, at least part, and uses part of the original base, two things I was looking to do. I can't believe I missed that thread.
Thanks again.
@ T.Low, I get kinda obsessive about having things in there place in the van and am gona try to keep it for sure but not at the expense of the swivel.
Mike

 

[mtnmike]

Mounted!

Well I got the rack on the van today! It all went on smooth and the locking mechanism works great. I'll probably machine a new tab for it as you can see I just plasma cut the notch quick and dirty to see if it was all gona work.

Also the release handle is gona be reworked, but i'll live with it for awhile and see. It works easy and is out of the way of the first door to open. My thinking for now is to put a rearward bend so it is easier to grab and maybe a two finger eye for pulling.

So far with a few road miles on it I am happy that there is no rattling. Got to get it out on some wash board and see how it holds up, I'll keep you all posted.
Mike

 

[mtnmike]

On to the swivel.

So in the middle of my spare tire carrier build I thru together this swivel base for my passenger seat. The base design is from derk on AstroSafari.com http://www.astrosafari.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=8236 I am going to mount using the existing base cut down like Photo_Van did in his build http://astrosafarivans.org/bb2/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=7409
Here are some pics.

 

[mtnmike]

Here are some full view pics of the van with the new spare mounted.

 

[Herbie]

Bad.

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[r_w]

You can always add one of the toggle hold-down clamps to stop rattles. https://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?catname=misc&keyword=XTTT

How is it for effort to lift and lower? will it be wife approved?

 

[mtnmike]

It's very easy to lift and lower, the range of motion is only 4to5 inches with half that being with the weight straight up over the pivot. My wifes only complaint so far is that she has to touch the tire....gota keep it clean.
Thanks for the link.
MikeV

 

[Stroverlander]

Nice work!

Put a cover on it for her :victory:

 

[Snowgeek135]

I wish that was what it looked like when I "threw things together"

 

[T.Low]

...if I only had time...and money...and skills...and brains...

Nicely done.

 

[Snowgeek135]

...if I only had time...and money...and skills...and brains...

Nicely done.

This from t.low

 

[r_w]

This from t.low

That says something, doesn't it?