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TTT!!!

Its getting to be spring around here. Give me a call if you are needing tires for this upcoming season. Most tires are available for immediate delivery. Call me with questions, I hope I have the answers!!!! 816-654-3400.

Rusty

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PM sent.

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Quote sent.

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Rusty, what's right for the original 14x7 wheels on my 70 Chevelle, and how much would it cost to ship five of them to Calgary, Alberta?
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...Chevelle_b.jpg

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F70-14 Polyglas would be correct for your ride. Send me a pm with your postal code or call me. My cell is 816-654-3400.

Rusty

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Sure, PM sent. How about Wide Ovals?

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Both were possible,Goodyear polys or Firestone Wide Oval,and were the most popular.
Uniroyal Tiger Paw & General 700 Bia Belts were too,but those aren't reproduced today.
A few have claimed to have gotten their '70 Chevelle w/B.F.Goodrich Silvertowns too.
The buildsheet & window sticker didn't specify brand.
All are F70X14 size.




"Here come the Hawks,the Mighty BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKHAWKS!"

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Both were possible,Goodyear polys or Firestone Wide Oval,and were the most popular.
Uniroyal Tiger Paw &amp; General 700 Bia Belts were too,but those aren't reproduced today.
A few have claimed to have gotten their '70 Chevelle w/B.F.Goodrich Silvertowns too.
The buildsheet &amp; window sticker didn't specify brand.
All are F70X14 size.

How much of his is true for 69?

Ryan




&quot;Here come the Hawks,the Mighty BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACKHAWKS!&quot; </div></div>

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I know Firestones and Goodyears were available in 69.

In '69, the Goodyears for Chevelle and Camaro were Speedway Wide Treads, with Polyglas in very late availability. The date has been a controversy, but I know that Camaro Pace cars wore Firestones of GY Polyglas. The track car was wearing 15&quot; 'Vette rims with Speedway's.

Let me know what you are looking for and the build date and we can add some clarity to the picture!

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The Chevele's build date was September 1969

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The reason I ask about the build date of the car is that Goodyear had a rolling change out on the sidewall design. The rollout changes occurred during the October to December 1969 time frame.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Chevele's build date was September 1969 </div></div>

I'd aim for Firestone Wide Ovals on that Helmut.
Just my .02

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Chevele's build date was September 1969 </div></div>

I'd aim for Firestone Wide Ovals on that Helmut.
Just my .02
</div></div>

Firestone Wide Ovals smell the best at PSMCDR, the burnout guy probably will concur.

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Chevele's build date was September 1969 </div></div>

I'd aim for Firestone Wide Ovals on that Helmut.
Just my .02
</div></div>

Why is that? Goodyear and Firestone were both available at that time.

As for smell, I have always prefered the blend of race gas and vaporized rubber.

The Goodyears are all made in the USA.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know Firestones and Goodyears were available in 69.

In '69, the Goodyears for Chevelle and Camaro were Speedway Wide Treads, with Polyglas in very late availability. The date has been a controversy, but I know that Camaro Pace cars wore Firestones of GY Polyglas. The track car was wearing 15&quot; 'Vette rims with Speedway's.

Let me know what you are looking for and the build date and we can add some clarity to the picture! </div></div>

Are you talking about the actual Pace Cars or the Replicas ? I have never seen a replica with a orig. Polyglas tire on it from the factory. I have a orig. Wide Tread out of a replica.

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Yes, the pace car replicas were done with both Polyglas and Wide Ovals. Most years the tires were exclusive, but not in 1969.

The actual pace cars (2) were out fitted with Firestones on one and Goodyear Power Cushions on the other ( the Corvette tires). It was a big PR deal that year.

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Can you show me a documented Pace Car replica with a Polyglas tire ?

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I am going to see John Kelsey tomorrow. I will see if he has something laying around.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, the pace car replicas were done with both Polyglas and Wide Ovals. Most years the tires were exclusive, but not in 1969.

The actual pace cars (2) were out fitted with Firestones on one and Goodyear Power Cushions on the other ( the Corvette tires). It was a big PR deal that year. </div></div>

Correction on the actual pace cars. The Goodyear car wore F70-15 Speedway Wide Treads. The Firestone and Goodyear cars actually alternated going out on the track.
Mr. Kelsey is going to see if he can pull up a picture of the Mexico Govt. representative riding in one of the Goodyear parade cars.

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here is a neat set of pictures.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-...es&amp;vxp=mtr

Wide Treads for me, still searching for some photos back in the day of Poly's

Jim

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My 69 Z11 (Maryland Zone display car) had Speedway Widetreads on it when delivered. The original owner took it on his honeymoon in the Summer of 69 and the car wound up in a lot of the honeymoon photos. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Here's a shot from December of 1970 with the original Widetreads still on the car.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...tn_camaro3.jpg

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It's my understanding that the pace cars did not start until about March of '69. This would have been the timeframe for the start of Polyglas usage.

'69 Trans Ams came off the line with F70-14 Polyglas.

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The festival and press cars started a bit earlier than that actually. Mine was an 02D car built right in the VIN sequence of the COPOs. 610486, if I recall corectly. That must have been a helluva sight, seeing all those cars running down the line at Norwood.

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My understanding was pace cars were fitted with both Firestone and Goodyear for all pre race activities. Whichever tire was on the car that won the pole position,then the lead pace car would be shod in that tire company's tire. The exception occurred in 1972 when Goodyear has an exclusive with Indy to showcase is new Polysteel tire and as such all pace cars came equipped with G60-14 Polysteel Tires.

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That may have happened some years, but most of the time, a specific tire was tied to the pace car. Like you mentioned, 72 H/O. 78 Vette was specific and in 71 Mopar was always Goodyear.

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Here are two photos from 1971, the actual Pace car that crashed,, you can see Goodyear and the other pace car has Firestone.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...pse53cd936.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...psb5fe47fb.jpg


Paul

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Cool pics. We know that Mopar was using Goodyear exclusively during that time. Different rules for that race!

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Just got off the phone with Kelsey, new F60-15 elevated size coming in next week. Get the freshest tires in the country! My cell is 816-654-3400.

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Just got a set of tires from Rusty. Great guy, great price, great service. Highly recommend him to anyone.

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Just a note to let you know that any tire that is available through Kelsey Tire, I can help out with/ get for you.

Goodyear Balloon tires for Model A's

Goodyear Super Cushions for 40's and 50's.

Goodyear Speedway Wide Treads, Speedway 350's, Power Cushions, Blue Streaks, and Polyglas for the 60's and 70's.

Goodyear Steelgard, Polysteel, Flexton Radial GT's, and Eagle GT's for the radial set.

Even the Gatorback..... already here for the Fox Body Mustangs, and coming soon for the Corvette!

Feel free to ask me questions on any and all of these! My cell again is 816-654-3400.

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Hello again.

Just making sure that you guys have the tires you need for the summer or for the special project that is going to be introduced later this year.

Contact me for pricing... 816-654-3400.

New shipments of Polyglas, Speedway Wide Treads, Polysteels, Eagle GT and now Steelgards are showing up about once a week.

If you are interested in delivery to the Supercar Reunion, contact me so that we can insure that the tire is reserved!

Thanks again!

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Hello again!

I am getting geared up for my run to Stanton, MI for the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Races, September 13 and 14th. Again, I am taking preorders for tires to be delivered to the track for $10/ tire. My suggestion is to contact me sooner rather than later so that we can make sure that the tires will be available for me to pickup rather than be on backorder. Please contact me via PM or by phone-- 816-654-3400.

Thanks,

Rusty

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Just a quick reminder.... 1 month out for my delivery of tires to Stanton for the Pure Stock Drag Race. My cell is 816-654-3400. This is for preorders!!!!!

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Need tires, clear out your mail box and answer your phone.

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Done, done and your order has been placed!

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Can't wait!!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Rusty, please call Larry @ 970.867.3653, he need some tires for his '70 W30.

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Will do!

A reminder, anyone wanting tires delivered to the Pure Stocks needs to get with me so that we can secure your tires for delivery!

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Hi Gang!!!

Offering another delivery special. I will be making delivery of tires at the MCACN show in Chicago November 23-24. Once again, I will deliver pre-ordered tires for $10/ tire. Contact me for pricing and reserving tires. My cell is 816-654-3400.

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Just a quick reminder!!!! Anyone who wants me to deliver tires to MCACN for $10/ tire, please contact me. My cell is 816-654-3400.

Rusty