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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: 68camaroz28 on July 21, 2012, 12:10:28 AM

Title: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 68camaroz28 on July 21, 2012, 12:10:28 AM

Recently I had the good fortune to come across an original 68 Wide Tread Tire and DF wheel that
I feel is unmolested and totally original. Wanted to share and also learn from the valve stem as its
different from what I thought I knew about.  All I ever read about were Dill valve stems!
I believe the tire is dated Jan68? It came from the original owner of the 68Z/28. Micro weight is like new!
Plan on using this as our spare but leaving it the way it is. What do you think?
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7445.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7446.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7447.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7449.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7450.jpg)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7452.jpg)


Oh, and I checked the valve stem length of several DF wheels along with other Corvette rally wheels (68)
and they all stick out approximately 1.300". Opps, wrong length!

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/68%20Camaro%20Z28/100_7453.jpg)

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 1968RSZ28 on July 21, 2012, 01:16:41 AM

Nice buy Chick...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item27c93200ee&item=170879221998&nma=true&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&rt=nc&si=FDqzOHuLuJs3Tta7LRMLJJENYG4%253D&vxp=mtr&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

That tire has a lot of tread left!

Paul

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 68camaroz28 on July 21, 2012, 01:53:07 AM

Thanks Paul! That valve stem cap with "Schrader" has me curious.
 

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 1968 Z28 on July 21, 2012, 02:47:30 AM

Hi Chick...Is this a case of I'll show you mine when you show me yours? ::)

Here tis...this is an all original...been on ground but has not had rings applied...note cap on stem.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lNLLmXUpy8E/UAoMkwe52yI/AAAAAAAAAMA/DtJamTf6Ijw/s576/IMG_0186.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-F8H-QipjTXw/UAoMkr9RgzI/AAAAAAAAAL4/T9gPeE1CXU4/s576/IMG_0187.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cvUclsSdieg/UAoMkS2g2fI/AAAAAAAAAL0/gkmm4w-lBiw/s576/IMG_0190.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V3LNAqep8j0/UAoMlCa4C4I/AAAAAAAAAMI/DtY1hZ-AsaQ/s576/IMG_0191.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zKdXrAd6V1g/UAoMlTtW31I/AAAAAAAAAMU/lrMAM8bAseY/s640/IMG_0192.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YPPEujQGQYE/UAoMl6TwAlI/AAAAAAAAAMc/Null2eoduss/s576/IMG_0193.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aUjiegUvHSw/UAoMmYfZsJI/AAAAAAAAAMk/enk16sgy4UM/s576/IMG_0194.JPG)

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 1968 Z28 on July 21, 2012, 02:50:39 AM

These last two are a better shot of the backside that has the assembly plant markings.  These markings also show on the front valence panel and the firewall.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ht7PWi7HmRs/UAoMml0KN0I/AAAAAAAAAMs/dbm04iLmy3c/s640/IMG_0195.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PysBiJM2tvA/UAoMm6z-PzI/AAAAAAAAAM0/hnd_g_EJISc/s640/IMG_0196.JPG)

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 68camaroz28 on July 21, 2012, 10:12:40 AM

Great pics Jerry! Hard to find examples like this. Good on ya!
Also good to see the date of tire/wheel (both July) vs. your 07C.

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: BULLITT65 on July 21, 2012, 11:38:28 PM

What does the 22 represent? 22 week of the year?

Title: Re: 68 Original Wide Tread Tire & DF wheel, weights, and valve stem
Post by: 1968 Z28 on July 22, 2012, 04:34:12 AM

Quote from: BULLITT65 on July 21, 2012, 11:38:28 PM

What does the 22 represent? 22 week of the year?

This link I am including can explain it better.....

     http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=966.0 (http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=966.0)