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09-18-2014, 07:23 AM
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Very smart, but they're far too clean and crisp for my liking I'm afraid. I also struggle with the idea of putting Goodyear lettering on Avon tyres. 
Avon is a perfectly credible and acceptable brand and they were used in period, so I'm happy to have AVON on my Avon tyres. 
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09-18-2014, 10:15 AM
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Anyone know where in the US you can purchase them?
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09-18-2014, 11:19 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Gulf GT40 CAV137, Cobra ERA286
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Now there you go! LOVE AVONS!
I used white flexible plastic primer in a spray can and a stencil I cut on sticky vinyl.
2 years ago:
Now:
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09-18-2014, 12:11 PM
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Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.
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09-18-2014, 12:36 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SAI; '68 427FESO Southern Automotive
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwdb10
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.
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Man, that's a handsome car...
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09-18-2014, 01:27 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 #169, Ford 408 Stroker & ZF Transaxle
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Originally Posted by bmwdb10
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.
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I want one! GT40 that is.......
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09-18-2014, 03:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
Very smart, but they're far too clean and crisp for my liking I'm afraid. I also struggle with the idea of putting Goodyear lettering on Avon tyres.
Avon is a perfectly credible and acceptable brand and they were used in period, so I'm happy to have AVON on my Avon tyres.
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If you do not like putting 'Goodyear' lettering, it sounds like Tredwear will do custom lettering or graphics. Still seems easier going this route than a stencil and paint. |
09-18-2014, 06:45 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Pace 427SC. LSA Supercharged with 6sp TR-6060 trans.
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Have heard you can use white Plastidip spray too. Apparently, it stays on for years.
I have a Roland vinyl cutter at work so when the time comes, I will design and cut a template complete with distress marks to afford that worn look.
How much was it to buy the set of Avons?
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09-18-2014, 06:51 PM
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Avons
I used the Tred letters. I tried Plasticdip spray and it stayed on about 2 short drives even though I prepped the tires with mineral spirits and cleaning pads. I got my Avons packaged with my wheel purchase from Vintage.
The GT 40 is beautiful!
Last edited by GLS-BDR226; 09-18-2014 at 06:53 PM..
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09-18-2014, 08:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paintwerks
Have heard you can use white Plastidip spray too. Apparently, it stays on for years.
I have a Roland vinyl cutter at work so when the time comes, I will design and cut a template complete with distress marks to afford that worn look.
How much was it to buy the set of Avons?
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Here's a quote from Stuckey Tyres
Avon CR6ZZ 295/50/15 $625 each
Avon CR6ZZ 245/60/15 $535 each
Total $2350 fitted and balanced |
09-18-2014, 11:54 PM
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I paid £1,200 (around $1,900) fitted and balanced, but I'm a little closer to where they're made. 
That was from a company called BMTR in Birmingham, UK. I don't know how much it would be to ship a set to you.
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09-18-2014, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by STEVE-O
If you do not like putting 'Goodyear' lettering, it sounds like Tredwear will do custom lettering or graphics. Still seems easier going this route than a stencil and paint.
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As I said, far to clean and crisp for what I'm after. I want them to get scuffed and faded over time.
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09-19-2014, 01:13 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hawk 289FiA with Le Mans hardtop. AC CS(X)2131,289 (my father owned it from `67-`73)
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Originally Posted by FatBoy
As I said, far to clean and crisp for what I'm after. I want them to get scuffed and faded over time. Paul |
To save time, I could take it round the block for you...! 
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09-19-2014, 04:09 AM
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To save time, I could take it round the block for you...! |
You can take it for a drive if you want Nick. I think I can trust you.  |
09-19-2014, 05:08 AM
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As long as I don`t have to clean it afterwards....Nah, like Clarkson once said, "...if it was mine, I`d lick it clean every night!!!
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09-19-2014, 05:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwdb10
Grabbed the wrong pic.... this is what they look like now after the paint darkens. I refreshed the letters after I painted the wheels black.
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Beautiful car, but I think Firestone's going to cut off your sponsorship 
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09-19-2014, 08:28 AM
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Thanks guys.....
I am surprised how many people pick up on the Firestone stickers with Avons on the car. Same with my last Cobra when I replaced the Goodyears with the Avons. Oh well... Anyone know of any nice vintage Avon stickers?
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09-19-2014, 09:31 AM
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09-20-2014, 07:25 AM
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Here my tires after 1200 miles, I just don't clean the lettering and now they start to look really cool.....
Btw: the freshest Avon tires has Roger Krause in the US. Roger Kraus Racing Ent., Inc.- Castro Valley, CA.. They don't store these tires for years and sell it to you. Besides the customer service is outstanding.
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09-25-2014, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
The picture so I can copy it would be good enough. Sounds like a few of us would be interested.
Cheers,
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Hi Glen,
It's probably easier for me to find out which font and letter size was used and the radius of the arc so that you can recreate it. I could scan the template for you, but I'm not sure that would help you.
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