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05-13-2016, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Pinellas Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: built the molds and body composite construction
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Billboard letters
Has anyone experience with the letters from tredwear.com?
Bill K
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05-14-2016, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Allen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Werk77 289FIA
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I put about 3500 miles on it and the new owner 2000. No problems....still looking good.
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Scratch build 289 FIA see the Scratch builder forum on CC - sold
DRB GT40 MK1 red #49- sold
FF5 Mk4 #7733 302/T5/IRS - dark blue - sold
FF5 MK4 #7812 427/TKO/IRS - Guardsman Blue - sold
FF5 MK4 #8414 501/TKO600/48IDA Ollie the Dragon #91 - sold
FF5 Daytona Coupe 347/TKO/IRS Homage CSX2299 Viking Blue - sold
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05-14-2016, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: North of Toronto,
Ont
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1950, Roush 402R, TKO600
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I have bought the treadwear kit but have not installed them yet. A few others have installed them and they look great. Search "Avons & Treadwear" and you should find the posts
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06-05-2016, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #705, Ford Racing 460 - 514ci
Posts: 108
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Installed my tredwear kit
Here it is, just installed it...........   ] |
06-05-2016, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
Ne.
Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
Posts: 4,307
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How well do they go over the real lettering, so you don't get lines across the vinyl ?
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Kevin
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06-05-2016, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
Posts: 2,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jacobsed
Here it is, just installed it........... ] |
The pictures look like it covers them perfect. I actually like the dull look. Makes them look original to the 1960's.
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06-05-2016, 03:59 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #705, Ford Racing 460 - 514ci
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Just sand down the nubs and thicker raised letters. Before gluing you can put them on the tire to see how they will lay. It's an easy process overall, just take your time.
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How well do they go over the real lettering, so you don't get lines across the vinyl ?
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06-05-2016, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Eagle,
Ne.
Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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I have a set of new Billboards from 7 years ago, but have never mounted them. 
If,....their not usable (because of possible age dry rot) when I get the Cobra engine done, I will buy a set of the vinyl's Eagles, as they do look good.
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Kevin
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06-05-2016, 04:22 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #705, Ford Racing 460 - 514ci
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I wanted billboards in a bad way but the lack of DOT and accelerated aging properties were just not acceptable. The Avons are superior and the billboard kit does exactly what it is supposed to do...looks awesome.
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06-16-2016, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Berlin,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: SP0703 Ford 460 CJ
Posts: 39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNFER2
How well do they go over the real lettering, so you don't get lines across the vinyl ?
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Here are some pics of my Tredwear letters. I sanded down the Cooper Cobra letters with a palm sander and 100 grit paper.
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06-16-2016, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Good idea and looks great.
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Kevin
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06-17-2016, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Wollongong,
nsw
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham coyote
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I see tread wear have them in 4 sizes , what sizes are the two that posted pictures running?
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06-18-2016, 03:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: North of Toronto,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #1950, Roush 402R, TKO600
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nicho they are the 2" kit
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06-18-2016, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY USA,
NY
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
Posts: 4,527
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65
The pictures look like it covers them perfect. I actually like the dull look. Makes them look original to the 1960's.
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No,
The 60's Goodyears were much smaller and did not use the "Eagle" brand. Why does everyone think this is a "vintage look" as it only dates to the mid 80's! |
06-18-2016, 05:47 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Haven,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft Racing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
No,
The 60's Goodyears were much smaller and did not use the "Eagle" brand. Why does everyone think this is a "vintage look" as it only dates to the mid 80's!
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The 80s are vintage now. |
06-18-2016, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
WI
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
Posts: 3,765
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Lol! Good point!
MK VI  , You're right though - I imagine the reason the billboard look is so popular is because of the look and the reality that many of us just don't realize the blue streaks are more period correct.
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06-18-2016, 05:18 PM
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Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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It's too bad for use Cobra guys that no company's will make new radial Billboard's. Just not enough buyers. 
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Kevin
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06-18-2016, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Perth,
WA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Mk4 Roadster, LS3, TR6060, 8 3/4"
Posts: 432
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Hi all.
I am considering these to put on my 17" tyres. But what size should I use?
There is four options, being:
1″ Modern Stretched Billboard
2″ Standard Vintage Tire Kit
2.25″ XL
2.5″ XXL
But I am not 100% sure what the sizing means? Is it the height of the letters? What looks best on a 17" rim?
Thanks
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Last edited by Jethrow; 06-18-2016 at 09:55 PM..
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06-18-2016, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
No,
The 60's Goodyears were much smaller and did not use the "Eagle" brand. Why does everyone think this is a "vintage look" as it only dates to the mid 80's!
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I was 4 years old in 1980. Lol
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06-19-2016, 10:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jethrow
Hi all.
I am considering these to put on my 17" tyres. But what size should I use?
There is four options, being:
1″ Modern Stretched Billboard
2″ Standard Vintage Tire Kit
2.25″ XL
2.5″ XXL
But I am not 100% sure what the sizing means? Is it the height of the letters? What looks best on a 17" rim?
Thanks
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I have the same issue,1" doesn't do it
2" is too big
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