Re: Barries's 1950 standard 8
Posted by africapackard On 2008/4/18 1:32:20
I decided it is time to get some new tires. It worked out that the replacment modern radial size for a 7.6 - 15 bias ply, is a 225/75R15.
After a long search I found a company in Cape Town that imports Hercules brand tyres from the US. Its got a thin white wall and is the correct size. I will have them brought up to Johannesburg next week. 4 plus a spare. Want to have tires removed and rims sand blasted during the weekend. Next week will paint with 2K - I think a flat black will do. Then on my way to the East Rand to have those tires fitted. Will have to use the VW Kombi to transport these babies!
Last night jacked up the rear in order to remove those wheels. Actually the car is still in very good condition underneath. It has surface rust but this will be remedied soon with my coal tar paint. (The dog in the pictures name is Kerneels, he likes posing!)Here is some photos:
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After a long search I found a company in Cape Town that imports Hercules brand tyres from the US. Its got a thin white wall and is the correct size. I will have them brought up to Johannesburg next week. 4 plus a spare. Want to have tires removed and rims sand blasted during the weekend. Next week will paint with 2K - I think a flat black will do. Then on my way to the East Rand to have those tires fitted. Will have to use the VW Kombi to transport these babies!
Last night jacked up the rear in order to remove those wheels. Actually the car is still in very good condition underneath. It has surface rust but this will be remedied soon with my coal tar paint. (The dog in the pictures name is Kerneels, he likes posing!)Here is some photos:
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