Trunk - Where does the Spare Tire Compressor Go?

[Tidybuoy]

I'm just wondering where the spare tire compressor is supposed to go in my '74 trunk. It seems that everything has its place and fits like a glove until I get to the compressor and its case. Does this get strapped down anywhere?

Thanks......Vern

[Gustyones]

I'm not sure its right but mine just sits loosely near the spare. There is not a strap or compartment that I know of.

[intakexhaust]

Good question. Same one I had way back then. T-O__o>
Scott

[david482]

funny I was cleaning out the trunk on my 89 this weekend and had the same thought. It really does not seem to have a place as far as I can tell.

[2Utes]

Not sure there is a specific location for it.
Once I removed the AC condensor and fan, then blanked off the holes, I put the compressor up front in that space. I do not hear it moving ever, so I am happy with that spot.

[lucittm]

Mine fits inside the space-saver tire and rim combination.

Mark

[KEELY444]

I made the tray to store it and it keeps it in one place.

[ant7]

Originally Posted by KEELY444

I made the tray to store it and it keeps it in one place.

Nice!
Anthony.

[Quicksilver]

I use a rubber bungee to attach it to the spare.
If I had a nice looking Fuch spare I would come up with a different solution.

[sc_rufctr]

Some good ideas but...

Were did "Porsche" put it? Surely they had a proper place for it.

[D911SC]

I would also like to know where the toolkit goes.

I have a small overnight bag that I keep the compressor, some tools and 'essential' detailing products. If I was 15 years younger and single there might be a few other things I'd keep in there too!

[tazzieman]

Just to go off on a slight tangent , the Porsche 917 carried the same BFG space saver tyre as mine (and probably yours) though in a different end of the car and with no compressor in the trunk




I read somewhere Porsche engineers invented the space saver principle.

[MrScott]

I tuck mine into the plastic trim which seems shaped to fit, nice and snug.

[fred cook]

I use a small bungee cord to strap it vertically to the bulkhead in the trunk. That keeps it from sliding around and out of the way.

[Tidybuoy]

Originally Posted by fred cook

I use a small bungee cord to strap it vertically to the bulkhead in the trunk. That keeps it from sliding around and out of the way.

I like this one the best! I will strap mine down and be done with it.

Thanks...Vern

[sc_rufctr]

If the trim is shaped to fit then that's probably the OEM location.

Originally Posted by MrScott

I tuck mine into the plastic trim which seems shaped to fit, nice and snug.

[kanadary]

i thought it fit loosely in the trunk, never thought about trying to see if it snug against the front lip. i took mine out and replaced it with a 12v bmw motorcycle compressor that one fits nicely in the same area as the tools and jack.