Length of Steel Wheel Tire hold town

[HAN8L1965]

When someone has a chance would you please measure the length of the rod for the steel wheel tire hold down in their trunk. I bought one for a MGB by mistake and it is way too long.

Thank you,

Mark

 

[jlaird]

And you don't own bolt cutters? Time for a new tool.

 

[losmorob]

In my MGB and my Sprite I use a piece of short all thread bent into a J shape to hook into the body. Then a wing nut and washer to tighten down. Both spare wheels are inverted. If you're not concerned about originality, this is a good way to gain additional storage. I use the spare to hold a tool bag and rags. The only drawback is that the valve stem is facing down, so you have to remove the spare to check air pressure.

 

[HAN8L1965]

I plan to cut it just want to know the exact length of the shaft so it seems original.

Mark

 

[Dug]

Mark,
If you didn't receive an answer yet, just found one in the boot of a 62. It measures "approx" 1-3/8" from just under the head of the bolt to the end. The tip of the bolt is turned down to 9/32" diameter approx 3/16" back.

Dug

 

[HAN8L1965]

Thank you Doug much appreciated.

Mark

 

[19Sprite65]

Doug- you wouldn't happen to have that near by to photograph would you? I'm going to make one.

 

[Dug]

Yes it is, if you would share your email in a PM it will be done. It would be better as I seem to have issues with the size of the pictures for posting.

Dug