News:

We have implemented a Photo Gallery for hosting images right here on SAACFORUM. Check the How-To in News from HQ

Main Menu

small or large letter tires

Started by acman63, April 15, 2019, 09:12:55 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

acman63

I know its been discussed but what is the schedule for large or mall letter speedways .  early late   deal?  have a set of each and want to make sure .  car is in the 1800s
SAAC Concours Chairman

Owner Shelby Parts and Restoration Since 1977

SAAC original first year member

Bob Gaines

Quote from: acman63 on April 15, 2019, 09:12:55 PM
I know its been discussed but what is the schedule for large or mall letter speedways .  early late   deal?  have a set of each and want to make sure .  car is in the 1800s
Small letters (after aprox 280) on all but the earliest 67 Shelby's which got the large letter.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

acman63

Thanks,  I found the SA  memo stuffed in one of my files shows 230 .   I also had a handwritten note that they were brought back for the 68s
SAAC Concours Chairman

Owner Shelby Parts and Restoration Since 1977

SAAC original first year member

Bob Gaines

Quote from: acman63 on April 16, 2019, 10:13:53 AM
Thanks,  I found the SA  memo stuffed in one of my files shows 230 .   I also had a handwritten note that they were brought back for the 68s
That is why I used  aprox. ;)   I do not believe it is a hard number. Early 68's used the small letter tires the same as 67 production ended with. The large letters transitioned back for a time after that before being phased out again and the E70 15 blackwall tire became the normal.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

acman63

Cmon Bob  - you know evrything Shelby is to the exact number   ;D ;D ;D
SAAC Concours Chairman

Owner Shelby Parts and Restoration Since 1977

SAAC original first year member

1690

Quote from: acman63 on April 16, 2019, 11:38:50 AM
Cmon Bob  - you know evrything Shelby is to the exact number   ;D ;D ;D

;D

shelbydoug

Quote from: acman63 on April 16, 2019, 11:38:50 AM
Cmon Bob  - you know evrything Shelby is to the exact number   ;D ;D ;D

He likes to be nonchalant and wants you to think it's an educated guess.  ;)
68 GT350 Lives Matter!

Mike Shally

I had small letter Goodyear tires on my car built Nov 21, car #006 information is from the original owner.
original owner, 68 Shelby judge, MCA Gold Card Judge, MCACN Shelby Judge

J_Speegle

Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

Bob Gaines

Quote from: Shally on April 24, 2019, 06:56:43 PM
I had small letter Goodyear tires on my car built Nov 21, car #006 information is from the original owner.
I think Mike was referencing my reply #3 which talked about 68 production starting out using the small letter tires. For clarification and context Mikes car #006 completed at Ford on Nov of 1967.  Mike Shally's car is a 68 Shelby and not a 67 Shelby which the discussion started out being about.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

Coralsnake

Dont mean to turn this, but Mr Gaines is correct.

1968s used small letters until mid-Jan /Feb then switched to large letter. When the KRs came out near the end of April, cars got the polyglas blackwall GT tires.

I have seen a few aborations, but that is otherwise correct
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

oldcanuck

Not trying to hijack the thread, but I have posted a real nice set of big letters in the for sale section of the forum if anyone needs a set .......
Bob
Knoxvegas, TN