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stooze |
03-16-2019 @ 8:14 AM
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I just purchased a 1951 Ford 2 door Sedan. I want to put whitewalls on her so just how large of a tire will fit other than the standard size?
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MG |
03-16-2019 @ 8:19 AM
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Don't do it! The car looks great as is. Retain the blackwalls. It's a 'guy' car....
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37RAGTOPMAN |
03-16-2019 @ 12:45 PM
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GO for the WIDE WHITE WALLS, !!!!!! the originals were 670x15, which might be better way to go, then oversize tires, depending if you live where there are hills, or just flat surfaces, it does change the gear ratios, ADD some BLING, to that FORD,,,,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also it is more visible at night, and it make it stand out during the day, my 2 cents 1937RAGTOPMAN
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deluxe40 |
03-16-2019 @ 8:35 PM
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I got the look I was after with extra-wide whitewalls in the stock 6.70 x 15 size.
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kubes40 |
03-17-2019 @ 6:06 AM
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That particular car (in my opinion) would look so much better with black wall tires. And, please, wash off all of that shiny silicone from them.
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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3w2 |
03-17-2019 @ 6:57 AM
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It has a 'Guy' car look,all right, an 'old guy' look/unmarked police car look.
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trjford8 |
03-17-2019 @ 7:22 AM
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Looks like what they drove on the old "San Francisco Beat" program from the 50's. It was driven by two SFPD detectives. It starred Tom Tully and Warner Anderson. You Tube has some of the episodes. the 51 Ford used in the series has two extras doors.
This message was edited by trjford8 on 3-17-19 @ 7:29 AM
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CharlieStephens |
03-17-2019 @ 11:23 AM
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I don't think I would like them. I like the car the way it is in the picture. Can you find someone to photoshop the whites on? Try going to HAMB and asking for help (https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-photoshop-thread-to-end-all-photoshop-threads.300531/page-770#post-12964697). Most cars get "restored" with every accessory/add-on in the book and that makes a "plain" one standout. Charlie Stephens
This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 3-17-19 @ 6:53 PM
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37RAGTOPMAN |
03-17-2019 @ 11:34 AM
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hi stooze that was my first car I used on the road,!!! it was a great car, always started, and used as a starter for my dads STUDEBAKER in the cold days, by pushing it I think like I said before, WHITE WALLS for SURE, just to Much BLACK, for me, if you go for the black wall tires equip the car with some POLICE items,? NOTE, Also make sure you check the STEERING BOX mounting bolts, mine snapped off just before I hit a pole, I ended up junking the car, this was in 1963-64 Was not a great day, HOPE this helps,. 1937 RAGTOPMAN
This message was edited by 37RAGTOPMAN on 3-17-19 @ 11:45 AM
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TomO |
03-18-2019 @ 6:09 AM
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I would stick with the stock size tire and suit yourself with the choice of black vs white walls. It is your car and you have to enjoy the look. If you really want bigger tires, the 7.10 x 15 was used as an oversize tire.
Tom
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