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Sorry but got sidetracked. Those tires come out for concourse events.. Observers say they didn't know they were reproducing small letter Goodyear Blue Streaks. The tires and obviously the tubes are stored vacuum packed , in absolute climate controlled complete dark storage. The caps are used in landing tires on aircraft. They are tested to 1000's psi to support the pressure surge while landing in both structure and sealing. Renditions are available. In reference to 3042. 3042 has been owned by several G-Ds in our hobby. Each has directed restorations at world class shops through the years. I first observed 3042 in I think the mid 1970's at a shop in Conn. 3042 first met my Cobra on the show field at the Meadowbrook Concours in a Cobra class event that was by special invitation in Detroit. At that meet my original race yellow caps were on bold display with observers asking many questions about the details of several original components of the car including the yellow caps. The crew handling 3042 were asking numerous questions. Remarkable 3042 showed up at the next concourse sporting .
several significant changes. Even one of our prolific contributors here asked about the yellow cap story and requested a source, when he saw my car at the Hershey's Concourse in Penn.. Most Cobra cars on the high level show fields sport yellow caps. Hopefully I have added to Dan's post and thank you for listening to my stories. Dr. Bob. My wife says I talk too much. Some times I can't help myself.