Polyglas, Wide Treads, and more

[SmallHurst]

The reason I ask about the build date of the car is that Goodyear had a rolling change out on the sidewall design. The rollout changes occurred during the October to December 1969 time frame.

[Mr70]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Chevele's build date was September 1969 </div></div>

I'd aim for Firestone Wide Ovals on that Helmut.
Just my .02

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Chevele's build date was September 1969 </div></div>

I'd aim for Firestone Wide Ovals on that Helmut.
Just my .02
</div></div>

Firestone Wide Ovals smell the best at PSMCDR, the burnout guy probably will concur.

Ryan

[SmallHurst]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Chevele's build date was September 1969 </div></div>

I'd aim for Firestone Wide Ovals on that Helmut.
Just my .02
</div></div>

Why is that? Goodyear and Firestone were both available at that time.

As for smell, I have always prefered the blend of race gas and vaporized rubber.

The Goodyears are all made in the USA.

[Charley Lillard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know Firestones and Goodyears were available in 69.

In '69, the Goodyears for Chevelle and Camaro were Speedway Wide Treads, with Polyglas in very late availability. The date has been a controversy, but I know that Camaro Pace cars wore Firestones of GY Polyglas. The track car was wearing 15&quot; 'Vette rims with Speedway's.

Let me know what you are looking for and the build date and we can add some clarity to the picture! </div></div>

Are you talking about the actual Pace Cars or the Replicas ? I have never seen a replica with a orig. Polyglas tire on it from the factory. I have a orig. Wide Tread out of a replica.

[SmallHurst]

Yes, the pace car replicas were done with both Polyglas and Wide Ovals. Most years the tires were exclusive, but not in 1969.

The actual pace cars (2) were out fitted with Firestones on one and Goodyear Power Cushions on the other ( the Corvette tires). It was a big PR deal that year.

[Charley Lillard]

Can you show me a documented Pace Car replica with a Polyglas tire ?

[SmallHurst]

I am going to see John Kelsey tomorrow. I will see if he has something laying around.

[SmallHurst]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SmallHurst</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, the pace car replicas were done with both Polyglas and Wide Ovals. Most years the tires were exclusive, but not in 1969.

The actual pace cars (2) were out fitted with Firestones on one and Goodyear Power Cushions on the other ( the Corvette tires). It was a big PR deal that year. </div></div>

Correction on the actual pace cars. The Goodyear car wore F70-15 Speedway Wide Treads. The Firestone and Goodyear cars actually alternated going out on the track.
Mr. Kelsey is going to see if he can pull up a picture of the Mexico Govt. representative riding in one of the Goodyear parade cars.

[169indy]

here is a neat set of pictures.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Camaro-...es&amp;vxp=mtr

Wide Treads for me, still searching for some photos back in the day of Poly's

Jim