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| | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 97 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 97 | Does anyone know if whitewalls would have been available originally on a '37 Chevy 1/2 ton?
Also, I've seen postings regarding "fake whitewalls" that fit between the rim and the bead; anyone have any pics or recommended sources? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I can't answer your specific question but "way back when" there was a whitewall paint ...and I do know there were "porter walls" but not sure of the year they came out. I used them back in the early 60's.... | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | whitewalls were a result of the fact that early rubber "naturally" came out white, and carbon black was added to the tread for better traction, ALL early tires were 'whitewalled'  they were common in the early days, then not so popular .... they were available on 30's cars and it's possible someone might have put whitewall tires on a 37 truck, but I'd doubt the factory offered them, and they certainly weren't standard Porta-walls are still available if you have bias tires, they don't work well on radials Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | I have wide white walls on my 37 1/2 ton Chevy truck. Don't know for sure if they could be put on in 37, but my bet is that they could.
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | A dealer or an owner might have put whitewall tires on a 37 truck. It does not look like they were a factory option on ( 1937 Chevrolet car & truck tires). | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,378 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,378 | I've read over at the VCCA site that whitewalls were not available from the factory in the '30s. They were install by the dealers.
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