tire code on build sheet

[k92]

Under box# 106 on my build sheet it reads F70X14-B/2&2-BB--LTR, so what does this mean? Further down on my buildsheet it says PL4 F70X14 BW BLTD????

[Mr70]

F70X14=tire size
B/2&2-BB=Bias Belted Ply.
LTR=stands for LETTER,as in Raised White Letter tire script
PL4=is the RPO #
BW=Bias Wall or Black wall?
BLTD=Belted tire
This tire was also possible in a White Stripe,as denoted by RPO-PY4 W/S on buildsheet.

[k92]

Rick ,Any way to tell what type of tire it came with, i.e...wide ovals,tiger paws etc...?

[Mr70]

No way to tell what Brand tire the car came with originally from your buildsheet.But in box #93,it states a Tread Stencil code.I have seen L8DS on Firestone & Goodyears.I'm sure other brands must have used this tread stencil,so I doubt that was exclusive to those two brands.
L8DM I've see used on Goodyears also.
General 700's are what I would REALLY like to see.One would need to find some NOS or an ORIGLS6....

Let's face it,Tires & Batteries were probably the first items replaced on a new car due to wear.
There's just not enough Survivor Cars or unused original Tires to refer to.

[k92]

Rick, Do you mean from my particular build sheet or build sheets in general? Also, are you coming to Doc's town in May for the auction?

[Mr70]

I'm talking about the 1970 Chevelles buildsheets as a whole.
I found it interesting noted on a 1969 Chevelle Framinghamn Plant buildsheet,in the center box #107 with the RPO's it states,"Firestone or GoodYear or Uniroyal tires".

Knoxville in May???
I am aiming for it.
I want to Buy that Protect-O-Plate Machine & sell it to Budnate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[k92]

Rick, Good luck outbidding Dr. Chevelle on anything...

[Mr70]

I may get sick..

[Bill Pritchard]

Is 'Dr. Chevelle' the new owner of the LeMans blue 69 L78 Chevelle SS396 that used to belong to Mark Donnelly?

[k92]

Yep, That's him, he's actually thinking about selling it.