AHHHH 1969 air ,want a whiff?

[paintdaddy]

I just recieved a 69 original spare that I bought on ebay.This thing is in to good of shape to believe.I know one of the FCR refugees had some good pics of differences in wide oval repops vs original.Who had that?I would really like to know if this is the real deal.From what I can tell it is untouched.It still has the original paint on the wheel .

 

[ChuckG]

That was me. I have some pix of my original Firestone spare along with pix of the current repro Firestones. I'll try to post a link. I think I'll have to downsize the pictures. Chuck

 

[paintdaddy]

Thanks,that would be great.

 

[ChuckG]

Downsized these. There are 4 pix, original Firestone tire, original Firestone tread, repro Firestone tire, and repro Firestone tread. Check out the differences. I'm told that the repro Goodyears are much closer to the originals.

Can I buy a can of that original 69 air? What month was it collected? My 69 was built in late August of 69, so I want to be sure it has the correct pollen count. Chuck

 

[paintdaddy]

I can only get one pic and its realll small.If its easier ,mail me.

 

[ChuckG]

Guess I have to do this 4 times, as I can't get all 4 pix in one post.

 

[ChuckG]

Repro tire

 

[ChuckG]

Repro tread

 

[ChuckG]

Now, why can't I hit "browse" and link all 4 pics in one post. When I tried to do this, I could only "load" on pic at a time. As I added an additional pic, it would delete the previous one? Confused?? Chuck

 

[paintdaddy]

I think you posted the same pic for both tires (outside shot)What were the differences in the lettering? I kinda remember something about that.I see what ya mean about the tread difference.Thanks

 

[ChuckG]

Original tire. Here goes.

 

[ChuckG]

I'll have to dig out the spare from the compartment. Going to a NCRS judging event tomorrow. Having the 69 judged again. When I dig it out, I'll check the differences. Chuck

 

[paintdaddy]

Thanks ,no rush.I dont even know why I bought it.It seemed like a good deal and Im going to use it as a display on a tire stand for a conversation piece.I dont even own a 69.Wife thinks Im nuts but all I have to do is ask her why she keeps buying purses.:eyerole

 

[jenga]

Ok paintdaddy, No fair picking on the wife when she can read these!! Or did you forget that you showed me this sight!! HAHAHAHAHAHA. besides that my purse fetish is MUCH cheaper than your Car fetish!!!!!!!!!!!:t :J

 

[paintdaddy]

You are supposed to be working.Plus this isnt the National Dooney and Bourke Restorers Society.:L

 

[Yoda]

Side by Side

Hey ya go..

First one is Original Second one is Repo

FYI:
I copied these into the "Gallery" Section, then referenced to them. I used the Gallery under the tabs, and between the FAQ & Members. You may need to sign in, but it will be the same logon name and password for the CACC general logon..

Once I reach the "FULL Quota" for photo's I go back through them and edit "delete" old from threads that don't see much traffic

If we can help please let us know :dance

Bud