spare tire fender well

[s.e.charles]

in all candor, i didn't do a search since i don't know the correct nomenclature.

Q: were/ are the depression in the front fenders intended for spare tires ever used for alternate storage?

for some reason i remember a 1934 pickup with the passenger side spare tire "well" converted to a tool storage box with hinged lid.

i guess if it was a common adaptation, i wouldn't have to ask.

thanks