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Luke87gt · Yesterday, 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** · Yesterday, 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 · Yesterday, 10:00 AM

Quote:

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** · Yesterday, 10:08 AM

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

**MikeB** · Yesterday, 10:59 AM

Quote:

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 · Yesterday, 11:21 AM

Does anyone know the center cap thread size?

**1970cstblazer** · Yesterday, 11:25 AM

My 1970 Blazer came with Goodyear Custom Xtra Grip 10.00-16.5.

**Steeveedee** · Yesterday, 01:33 PM

^ I'm reminded of a '70 K5 Blazer we sold new, with the paddle tires on it. Guy came in after a couple of months all hot under the collar because the tires had worn out so soon. He was commuting on the freeway with it.

Those ain't road tires!

Luke87gt · Yesterday, 03:25 PM

Selling these wheels that came on the truck, cheap.

Wondering if anyone can ID the wheel brand/model?

Luke87gt · Today, 11:50 AM

I posted this to FB and someone pointed out that these look to be American Racing 791 wheels which have been discontinued for 3+ decades.

Boy are they ugly lol

**MikeB** · Today, 12:05 PM

I have a friend with lots of 60s-70s wheels. All are 15 x 4.75 though. You name it, there's a good chance he has it.

I think your Americans would have looked OK when new and shiny with a center cap. But probably better on a later model truck.

Luke87gt · Today, 12:38 PM

Thanks Mike

I snapped a pic of what was behind one of the wheels. That’s a lot of years of dirt

Next up will likely be changing the leaky radiator… stay tuned.

Luke87gt · Today, 12:44 PM

I haven’t posted much of the truck itself. Here’s one pic to start the week.

**1970cstblazer** · Today, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

^ I'm reminded of a '70 K5 Blazer we sold new, with the paddle tires on it. Guy came in after a couple of months all hot under the collar because the tires had worn out so soon. He was commuting on the freeway with it.

Those ain't road tires!

Yes, they were high flotation off road tires by design.

They were/are loud down the road. Dad was pulled over when the Blazer was new due to the drive by noise created by the tires.

**68bowtie** · Today, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke87gt

I haven’t posted much of the truck itself. Here’s one pic to start the week.

Looks good. Did you ever figure out if the bed is an original shortbed, original paint, or shortened, etc?

Yesterday, 09:34 AM	#152
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,501	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!

Yesterday, 10:08 AM	#154
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,435	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

Yesterday, 11:21 AM	#156
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 206	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA Does anyone know the center cap thread size? __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed

Yesterday, 11:25 AM	#157
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,480	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA My 1970 Blazer came with Goodyear Custom Xtra Grip 10.00-16.5. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

Yesterday, 01:33 PM	#158
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,435	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA ^ I'm reminded of a '70 K5 Blazer we sold new, with the paddle tires on it. Guy came in after a couple of months all hot under the collar because the tires had worn out so soon. He was commuting on the freeway with it. Those ain't road tires! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

Yesterday, 03:25 PM	#159
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 206	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA Selling these wheels that came on the truck, cheap. Wondering if anyone can ID the wheel brand/model? Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed

Today, 11:50 AM	#160
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 206	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA I posted this to FB and someone pointed out that these look to be American Racing 791 wheels which have been discontinued for 3+ decades. Boy are they ugly lol Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed

Today, 12:05 PM	#161
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,501	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA I have a friend with lots of 60s-70s wheels. All are 15 x 4.75 though. You name it, there's a good chance he has it. I think your Americans would have looked OK when new and shiny with a center cap. But probably better on a later model truck. __________________ 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, 12:38 PM	#162
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 206	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA Thanks Mike I snapped a pic of what was behind one of the wheels. That’s a lot of years of dirt Next up will likely be changing the leaky radiator… stay tuned. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed

Today, 12:44 PM	#163
Luke87gt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Pleasanton CA Posts: 206	Re: Purchased a 1969 C10 Short Bed - Pleasanton, CA I haven’t posted much of the truck itself. Here’s one pic to start the week. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 Shortbed



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