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Hi again;
My 38 Master Deluxe has brand new Firestone black walls on it. I am still tempted to throw on some white walls but I want the car to be as close to factory original as possible. Were white walls an option from the factory? Thanks!
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I believe Gene has stated that no vehicles came from the factory with white walls in '38. I run blacks because whites are too hard to keep clean.
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1938 HB Business Coupe
1953 210 Sedan
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Tiny;
Thanks for that information. I think I will stay with the black walls. Especially at around $200 a pop for new tires.
That is a really nice looking business coupe you have. My car is black also. As soon as I figure out how to upload a picture, I will post a picture of "Bessie Mae". Not the name I gave her, but I'll keep it. Bad luck to change the name of a boat, I am guessing it goes for cars too!
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White walls were not on the factory installed option list for 1938. If desired they are accepted for VCCA judging.
It is refreshing to see a nicely restored car with black walls.
I should add the white walls available in 1938 were double, in other words white on both sides.
So to be period correct the double would/should be required.
Last edited by Chev Nut; 12/06/14 02:18 PM.
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big fat whitewalls on my 27's
big fat whitewalls on my Packard, even want bigger and fatter
blackwalls on suburban
blackwalls on corvette
blackwalls on trailers
I have a 1927 Chevy Capital AA 4 Door also a 1927 Chevy Touring car, a 1936 Chevy 1/2 ton and a 2010 Corvette LT3 Convertible and a 1953 Packard Caribbean. My tow car is a 2011 Suburban.
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I have found that the wheel trim rings really make a difference, and they were an accessory back then. I plan to put new blackwalls on and use trim rings, the red stripes will enhance the overall look.
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*Disclaimer*...All technical advice given is for entertainment value only, and is not to be taken seriously...
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I agree and they are still available as reproduction..
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