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Luke87gt · Today, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

A JCPenny brand tire would not have been original.

Does anyone know what brand was the original spare tire?

**MikeB** · Today, 09:34 AM

Looks good! Not a heck of lot different than my 255-70s, at least from that photo angle.

I had that stripped thread problem with an old set of Rallys. Seems like I went to one size larger screws. Or maybe I used nuts on the back??? Clever job there using copper wire.

Luke87gt · Today, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Looks good! Not a heck of lot different than my 255-70s, at least from that photo angle.

I had that stripped thread problem with an old set of Rallys. Seems like I went to one size larger screws. Or maybe I used nuts on the back??? Clever job there using copper wire.

I thought about the nut but you only have 2-3mm of nut width before you start encroaching on the mounting surface.

**Steeveedee** · Today, 10:08 AM

I remember General, Firestone and Goodyear as tire brands on new vehicles back in the day.

**MikeB** · Today, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke87gt

I thought about the nut but you only have 2-3mm of nut width before you start encroaching on the mounting surface.

Yes, I do remember a gotcha! Maybe a wire nut? I must have found some kind of solution, because I had to remove the wheel before removing the center cap.

Luke87gt · Today, 11:21 AM

Wire nut! That’s the solution I think.

Does anyone know the center cap hole thread size? I’ll order wire nut in that size.

Today, 09:34 AM	#152
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,496	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA Looks good! Not a heck of lot different than my 255-70s, at least from that photo angle. I had that stripped thread problem with an old set of Rallys. Seems like I went to one size larger screws. Or maybe I used nuts on the back??? Clever job there using copper wire. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

Today, 10:08 AM	#154
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,432	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA I remember General, Firestone and Goodyear as tire brands on new vehicles back in the day. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

Today, 11:21 AM	#156
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 202	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA Wire nut! That’s the solution I think. Does anyone know the center cap hole thread size? I’ll order wire nut in that size. __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed

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