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Wanted: Original 11.00-16 Firestone Dirt Tracker

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ryan, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. Ryan
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  2. JeffreyJames
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    Lucky Burton is the king at finding original tires. I'm sure he knows of one.


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  3. F&J
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  4. Great news.
     

  5. Kevin Lee
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    Haha, I tell ya... some people's kids.

    What about Josh Shaw? Doesn't he have quite a collection of original Firestone dirt trackers?
     
  6. bowie
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    I remember reading some years ago, one of the "big boys" in So Cal had a stash of NOS ones...hopfully they still exist and can be found.
     
  7. A Boner
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    Before they make them........approximately what year did dirt track race car tire manufactures determine to put the grooves at a diagonal, and not at the 90 degree angle. In the 1949-1950 Hot ROD magazines, all the hot rods with dirt track tires had the 90 degree tires. I guess they hadn't figured out yet, that as the ass end of the race car was hanging out, that the grooves should be angled.

    I'm thinking that the angled grooves do not belong on a 40's-50's build.
     
  8. rjaustin421
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    Touch base with Stan Lobitz From hazleton PA (slobitz is his HAMB handle). His collection of open wheel cars and parts (including an Ohio track roadster) is mind boggling.
     
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  9. the-rodster
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    Yeah, PM Josh, I hear that he's quite the tire whore.

    Rich
     
  10. RDP
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    I have an 11.0 x 15 that I have kept out of the weather. I think it was an old dirt stock car tire. it is in really good shape.
     
  11. Ryan
    Speedy bill had some original never run ones a while back. Maybe they still have a set.
     
  12. notrod13
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    Ryan I know of a few sets actually.... originals
    I know he wont sell them but ...
     
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  14. PRIMER STUDIO
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    11.00-16 Firestones...Bought time! Perfect hotrod tires.
     
  15. flamingokid
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  16. Cshabang
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    Ill have to check my set...I dont remember the size...
     
  17. gasolinescream
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    Sorry to get O/T but whilst all the guys in know are posting, what is the ideal style front tire to be running to compliment running Dirt Trackers out back? I know there will be many size options but as a genral rule of thumb what style, make etc work with the Dirt Trackers?

    Cheers :cool:
     
  18. the-rodster
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    Ribbed, for HER pleasure.


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  19. the-rodster
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    Ryan,

    I saved the pic of you and Corky from a while back...

    I'm resisting the urge to post it here.

    Rich
     
  20. AG F/C
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    P-Wood and Jake have several NOS sets from when they bought out Parnelli Jones in the late 70's to early 80's. Ring them up.Was going to buy a set while I was building my roadster but they were a lot of dough a few years ago..

    Odd timing, I have been stirring the pot for a few sets through some connections over the last few weeks for my roadster. Maybe it got some attention... Was sceduled for release late this year but hopefully it will be done sooner...
     
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  21. AG F/C
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    Actually come to think of it I do know where there is a NOS set on a car in P-town that will be in paint for several months. Bet he could be talked into loaning them in exchange for a new set on good guy pricing... Let me know and I can call and see..
     
  22. worken2much
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    Have you checked with the Knoxville sprint car museum in Knoxville, Iowa? Besides the cars on display which could have the tire you are looking for, they have a couple period garage scenes set up with all sorts of spare parts & tires. Even had a goofy dual tire prortotype thingy that was the hot setup before wider rear tires were developed.

    Good luck,
    Worken2much
     
  23. 32 5 window
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    Doug at Squeegs Kustoms has a pair and will let you use them call him at 480-834-0324
     
  24. Louie
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    got one if needed
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  25. KCTA Chris
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    Try Jerry Slover, I remember he used to buy and stash 'em.

    C.
     
  26. doozcoop
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    I have a pair i got from speedway motors NOS. there mounted on ET mags.lets talk
     
  27. doozcoop
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    there on my 32 roadster i'm building whats in it for me? it could sit on jacks for awile
     
  28. doozcoop
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    the pair i have size is 7.50/14.00-16w firestone
     
  29. TV
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    I have a set of nos 31"x 11"x 16 but they are Good Year, they look the same. If you want to borrow thats fine.--TV
     
  30. Joshua Shaw
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    Just saw this thread, I'll PM you Ryan. I Know I have Original NOS 10.00 Goodyear Diamonds (Still with stickers on them).. I think I have a couple Stones. I'll check.

    Are they still needed?
     

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