White Wall Tires????

[CWilson]

Why should I hate them? Seems most people have a joke or two to make about them. I don't have w/w on my ride, just wondered what the deal is with others not liking them.

Chris

[Tiny]

They look ugly on a dark car. That's my opinion.
The eye is draw to the bright white that contrasts the dark car, thus making others look at your tires before they see your car. On your dark green truck all you would see be white walls.

[31 Model A]

There was a time not so long ago that whitewalls were the thing and normal and no one paid much attention to just the whitewalls. Now that they've gone by the wayside years ago, unless you have a classic, they stand out, I would find out why certain owners back in the 30s preferred whitewalls and paid the extra cost for them. I do agree that blackwalls on certain models look good but to me that depends upon the wheels and the color of them. I'd rather have straw wheels instead of the Apple Green but....that wasn't the paint scheme back then and that the pin stripping is also Apple Green.

[P.S.]

Originally Posted by CWilson

Why should I hate them? Seems most people have a joke or two to make about them. I don't have w/w on my ride, just wondered what the deal is with others not liking them.

Chris

No need to hate them.

The argument is that Model As never came from the factory with them, so they do not belong on a Model A. By that logic, neither does an overdrive, cast iron brake drums, an electrical safety fuse, an alternator, any cylinder bore other than standard, insert bearings, safety glass on sides or rear winows, etc.

Personally, I don't think they look good on a Model A unless you are Liberace or Elton John.

[31Abone]

Newly made ganster movies all you see are Model A's with whitewalls,...kind of unrealistic ?? I think 90% of all cars look better with black walls tires, no model A came from factory with white walls,option at dealer .I LOL when I see a AA truck with whites..good post to start arguments ?

[Royce P]

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White wall tires on Model A's were not typical until the 1950's when people started to restore them. In that 1950's era every car had white wall tires if the owner could afford them. There was a lot of emphasis on making Model A's "fancy". Stainless steel spoke covers, spotlights, and other 1950's era gee gaws made their way onto many "restorations.

I have white walls on my Model A because that is how it came to me. When they wear out it will get black walls.

[mshmodela]

Your car your choice, black or white... I think many Model A that have more color to then look better sometimes with whitewalls, some like mine which is all black does not. Enjoy your car and your choice.

[Hicktick]

Do you like tall women or short ,.., skinny or healthy .,. blonde or brunette ????

This is a fact ,,. whitewalls cost more and they don't like curbs ,.,.

[31 Model A]

From Wiki:

The use of whitewall rubber for wheels has been traced to a small tire company in Chicago called Vogue Tyre and Rubber Co that made them for their horse and chauffeur drawn carriages in 1914. Early automobile tires were made of pure natural rubber with various chemicals mixed into the tread compounds to make them wear better. The best of these was zinc oxide, a pure white substance that increased traction and also made the entire tire white. However, the white rubber did not offer sufficient endurance, so carbon black was added to the rubber and greatly increasing tread life. Using carbon black only in the tread produced tires with inner and outer sidewalls of white rubber. Later, entirely black tires became available, the still extant white sidewalls being covered with a somewhat thin, black colored layer of rubber. Should a black sidewall tire have been severely scuffed against a curb, the underlying white rubber would be revealed; it is in a similar manner that raised white letter (RWL) tires are made.


The status of whitewall tires versus blackwall tires was originally the reverse of what it later became, with fully black tires requiring a greater amount of carbon black and less effort to maintain a clean appearance these were considered the premium tire; since the black tires first became available they were commonly fitted to many luxury cars through the 1930s. During the late-1920s gleaming whitewalls contrasted against darker surroundings were considered a stylish, but high-maintenance feature. The popularity of whitewalls as an option increased during the 1930s. On April 6, 1934, Ford introduced whitewall tires as an $11.25 option on all its new cars. Automobile designs incorporating streamlining eventually rendered the two-sided whitewall obsolete.

[BlueSunoco]

Originally Posted by P.S.

Personally, I don't think they look good on a Model A unless you are Liberace or Elton John.

Oh bee-have ( Austin Powers Man of Mystery)

I agree, A's look best in blackwall tires but just an opinion means nothing.

[C26Pinelake]

[QUOTE=P.S.;1017600]No need to hate them.

The argument is that Model As never came from the factory with them, so they do not belong on a Model A. By that logic, neither does an overdrive, cast iron brake drums, an electrical safety fuse, an alternator, any cylinder bore other than standard, insert bearings, safety glass on sides or rear winows, etc.

Personally, I don't think they look good on a Model A unless you are Liberace or Elton John.

Some people don't like them because of principle others don't like them because they can't afford the difference in price so it's easier to hate them !
Wayne

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by hicktick

do you like tall women or short ,.., skinny or healthy .,. Blonde or brunette ????

yip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[31 Model A]

Whitewall Tire Power!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeh mon!!!!

[Franchise_24]

Originally Posted by P.S.

No need to hate them.



Personally, I don't think they look good on a Model A unless you are Liberace or Elton John.

Oh OK, so I'm gay cause I have whitewalls? You sir are the biggest moron on the internet. Congratulations.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Whitewall Tire Power!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeh mon!!!!

take it easy MON don't over exert yourself

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Franchise_24

Oh OK, so I'm gay cause I have whitewalls? You sir are the biggest moron on the internet. Congratulations.

I took his comment the same way but being in a good mood, I just chuckled at it.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

take it easy MON don't over exert yourself

Until I got Viagra, I did...............

[Jwilli]

My green 30 murray fordor has whitewalls. My 31 tudor has blackwalls. My 29 rat rod has 18" 1932 wheels on the front and 16" 1935 wheels on the rear all blackwall. All the wheels roll. To each his own.

[Bob-A]

For the right car white walls look good! And speaking of while walls: Recently I caught site of a 30-31 Model-A coupe in an original
1932 photograph. The coupe had on 18" wire wheels with white wall
tires! Holey-Moley, doesn't that guy who owns the car know you can not
do that?!? He has got to wait at least another 20 years or more.........

Bob-A

PS: Check out www.shorpy.com , pic #12 back from latest pic. On right
side of photo look through the plate glass shop window. Don't forget to
enlarge the pic. Super cool scene!

[al's28/33]

It's a simple little antique car and black wall tires keep a snappy reverence to historical preservation.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by Bob-A

For the right car white walls look good! And speaking of while walls: Recently I caught site of a 30-31 Model-A coupe in an original
1932 photograph. The coupe had on 18" wire wheels with white wall
tires! Holey-Moley, doesn't that guy who owns the car know you can not
do that?!? He has got to wait at least another 20 years or more.........

Bob-A

PS: Check out www.shorpy.com , pic #12 back from latest pic. On right
side of photo look through the plate glass shop window. Don't forget to
enlarge the pic. Super cool scene!

Super Clean Shop, Not a spot on the floor.. With todays standards, how long do you think this shop would be open ??..

[ronn]

Do you like tall women or short ,.., skinny or healthy .,. blonde or brunette ????

This is a fact ,,. whitewalls cost more and they don't like curbs ,.,.
__________________


Nice analogy!

[FL&WVMIKE]

It's your car and your money.
It's nobody else's business if they don't like whitewalls on your car. Too bad !
MIKE (mikeburch)

[Y-Blockhead]

Whitewalls is a personal thing. Personally I WOULDN'T like them on MY Model A because personally I don't like the look. But personally I DO like them on my '55 Ranchwagon.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Whitewalls is a personal thing. Personally I WOULDN'T like them on MY Model A because personally I don't like the look. But personally I DO like them on my '55 Ranchwagon.

....with Baby Moons too!!!!! Dad had a 61 Chevy Impala, first thing I did when I got out of town on a date was, pop those stock hubcaps off and put on my Baby Moons

[Tom Wesenberg]

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Once again we're going to have to call on Wonder Woman with her trueth lasso to settle this.

[ModelAMike1930]

Whitewalls look good on my 1930 coupe, but wont put them on my 1930 pickup..A truck is a truck...

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Once again we're going to have to call on Wonder Woman with her trueth lasso to settle this.

Please don't, I owe her back alimony!!!!

[Fred K-OR]

I like whitewalls. So---------

[H. L. Chauvin]

Appears our Supreme Court has already made a decision a few years ago which may or may not relate to Model A tires; for example, we should not choose tires based solely on the color of their skin.

FWIW, usually good serviceable tires are the ones that can hold air ...... as opposed to some tires constantly releasing air ...... & from maybe an economic standpoint ..... good tires are the ones not constantly dependent on inflation ...... which should make Model A owners happy.

With about half a dozen other simple, silly comparisons & considerations in mind, we may find it easier to appreciate all of our varying opinions on Model A tires.

[Mitch//pa]

i will Abstain from replying to this topic

[afuncar]

A friend of mine saw the white walls on my 30 roadster and liked them so much he went out and put 4 new whitewalls on his roadster. Thing is I don't really like the whitewalls on my car, go figure.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i will Abstain from replying to this topic

Well, you know our deal on Paul and when that takes place, besides Paul having new whitewalls, he'll will be learning to play the piano too!!!!!!

[P.S.]

Yep! Ha ha. That's what I meant- They're too flashy on a Model A. No need to read any further than that. And, may I remind... It is just my opinion.

[Brobrian]

I'd love my '28 A special coupe to be all original. But it isn't. Maybe someday. Until then I'll go with what appeals to me rather that what was original. The whitewalls on my coupe (in my opinion) make it look dressy. They go with the chrome radiator shell, light bar and headlights. It also has black wheels, so the whitewalls dress up the wheels a bit. If it had wheels of some accent color, say creme, or red, I wouldn't want white wall tires then either.

My pickup is a different story with a two-tone paint job and a little pin striping, it's dressy enough. No need for chrome, or white walls on what I see as my work truck. When Dad's 28 PU is restored, it'll be blackwalls, and black wheels for the same reason.

BTW, a thread like this is refreshing to me every once in a while. Gives guys a chance to post pics of their cars. I never get tire of admiring your Model A's, gentlemen.

[The Master Cylinder]

I could go either way but what I REALLY don't like on an"A" is light colored 16" wheels with WIDE Whites (especially when they've "yellowed).

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

....with Baby Moons too!!!!! Dad had a 61 Chevy Impala, first thing I did when I got out of town on a date was, pop those stock hubcaps off and put on my Baby Moons

That's a GOOD ONE...

[Dusty]

Well I see this topic had to rear it's ugly head once again, I just hope it doesn't turn into a green fender thing.

[1931 flamingo]

My avatar shows whites, orange wheels, black fenders, crème body, dark green top. Wife doesn't like the wheels. Everybody else loves it.
To each his own.

Now, what kind of oil do you recommend??
Paul in CT

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Well I see this topic had to rear it's ugly head once again, I just hope it doesn't turn into a green fender thing.

Not chance of that. No one would own a Model A with green fenders.

[Brobrian]

Since we're laughing at ourselves again. I checked the JS and His definition of Gay, doesn't mention any thing about white walls, Elvis or Liberace. Though original design is an issue.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Hicktick

Do you like tall women or short ,.., skinny or healthy .,. blonde or brunette ????...

Yes

[glenn in camino]

No.

[Super88]

This debate wastes enough space in other threads. Was it really necessary to start one?

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

My avatar shows whites, orange wheels, black fenders, crème body, dark green top. Wife doesn't like the wheels. Everybody else loves it.
To each his own.

Now, what kind of oil do you recommend??
Paul in CT

Your dedication shows, you both wear white shoes!!!!!

[ian Simpson]

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My 1957 Chev has whitewalls, my MGB and Model A do not. I like it that way. My business not yours.

Ian

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by Super88

This debate wastes enough space in other threads. Was it really necessary to start one?

... or to ADD to it??

You can see where I stand from my avatar. These were on the car when I bought it, and when it comes time to replace, I might just go there again. Gives the old survivor a cheeky edge (and if I can upset some purist who wants to tell me how to present MY car, all the better ).

[tbirdtbird]

Yay!!! we haven't had a good fight on here for a while. No better way than to bring up whitewalls. Who needs the search function anyway!!!

and we are up to 748 views! let's shoot for 2000

[burner31]

My garage has white walls

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by ian Simpson

My 1957 Chev has whitewalls, my MGB and Model A do not. I like it that way. My business not yours.

Ian

Not when I have to look at it. LOL

I agree, it makes no difference white or black, as long as it runs good and is fun and dependable.

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

Yay!!! we haven't had a good fight on here for a while. No better way than to bring up whitewalls. Who needs the search function anyway!!!

and we are up to 748 views! let's shoot for 2000

Yes you are right, and at 2000 plus, not one person will have changed their mind but at least we all had our say. Wayne

[H. L. Chauvin]

The exterior of the White House has whitewalls .........

[Dusty]

I really didn't want to do this but I use detergent motor oil

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by Dusty

I really didn't want to do this but I use detergent motor oil

What! On those green fenders??

[RUNNERBUN]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

My avatar shows whites, orange wheels, black fenders, crème body, dark green top. Wife doesn't like the wheels. Everybody else loves it.
To each his own.

Now, what kind of oil do you recommend??
Paul in CT

OK I'll put in my two cents worth.
Paul, I totally agree, TO EACH HIS OWN.

Yes, I do like them.
No, I don't have them on my car.
Why not,
1, to damn expensive
2, to hard to keep clean

My advise to you Paul is if you have to change something, keep the wheels and change the wife.

Just joking of course, I bet she is a lovely woman.

[inex01]

Well next week I will be installing new WHITEWALLS on my recently powder coated wheels.... why? because I want to! I could care less if Ford installed originally, it is my car, my money so when I sell the car the next person can also do whatever works for them, pretty simple isn't it?

[CWilson]

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

Yay!!! we haven't had a good fight on here for a while. No better way than to bring up whitewalls. Who needs the search function anyway!!!

and we are up to 748 views! let's shoot for 2000

The search function is what lead me to ask the question. I didn't mean to start a debate, just curious. Now I know. Thanks.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by inex01

Well next week I will be installing new WHITEWALLS on my recently powder coated wheels.... why? because I want to! I could care less if Ford installed originally, it is my car, my money so when I sell the car the next person can also do whatever works for them, pretty simple isn't it?

Chuck, which car will have the mew whitewalls? Your Roadster, IMO, looks great with blackwalls but that might be because of the color it is.

I like Coups but I like Roadsters more. The idea of the rushing of air blowing over my bald head of hair gives me thrills.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by CWilson

The search function is what lead me to ask the question. I didn't mean to start a debate, just curious. Now I know. Thanks.

Too late for that explanation now.............. I wanted to know also but was afraid to ask. I have figured out just by reading what is touchy topics and what's not. Whitewalls, oil and rat-rods/hot rods, Viagra.............

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Too late for that explanation now.............. I wanted to know also but was afraid to ask. I have figured out just by reading what is touchy topics and what's not. Whitewalls, oil and rat-rods/hot rods, Viagra.............

DEPENDS also people tend to ignore that

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by CWilson

The search function is what lead me to ask the question. I didn't mean to start a debate, just curious. Now I know. Thanks.

Know what? I didn't learn anything (but got a few laughs!)

[MrBruce]

My car came with white walls and I have replaced them twice and like the cream wheels with the black car and dual side mounts.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

DEPENDS also people tend to ignore that

I forgot about the Depends. I don't know how, I'm sitting here needing a change. The shit is getting deep!!!!!!!

[inex01]

The Roadster will be shod in whitewalls, my sedan will retain the blackwalls.

[George Miller]

In the end it is what the owner likes. I for one could care less what some one else thinks I should like.

[Bruce]

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'Nuff said.

[H. L. Chauvin]

Appears some senior men always see some things differently.

For example, per the photo example in above reply #66, some senior men can clearly see that in the 1930's whitewall tires "were" sort of a chick magnet.

Today, in 2015, it would be an interesting experiment if one would ask 50 or so young girls', (ages from 24-66), if whitewall tires "are" still sort of a chick magnet ............ at our ages, one could even try upping the young girls' age to 71 or so.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

Appears some senior men always see some things differently.

For example, per the photo example in above reply #66, some senior men can clearly see that in the 1930's whitewall tires "were" sort of a chick magnet.

Today, in 2015, it would be an interesting experiment if one would ask 50 or so young girls', (ages from 24-66), if whitewall tires "are" still sort of a chick magnet ............ at our ages, one could even try upping the young girls' age to 71 or so.

Being a chick magnet myself, I'm qualified to answer your question. When one gets to a certain age, it doesn't hurt to try everything there is, as long as you can take rejection, lawsuits or run fast enough away from fathers and husbands!!!!!

[pooch]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

Too late for that explanation now.............. I wanted to know also but was afraid to ask. I have figured out just by reading what is touchy topics and what's not. Whitewalls, oil and rat-rods/hot rods, Viagra.............

You missed one biggie....they hate rumble seats here too ......

So if you have a car with whitewalls and a rumble and any philips head screws anywhere, you are a pariah ...

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by pooch

You missed one biggie....they hate rumble seats here too ......

So if you have a car with whitewalls and a rumble and any philips head screws anywhere, you are a pariah ...

I,m in bad trouble then. white walls, Rumble seat, detergent oil, No air cleaner.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by George Miller

I,m in bad trouble then. white walls, Rumble seat, detergent oil, No air cleaner.

i think your cool without the air cleaner

[markp30]

Mine has white wall tires because my dad had them when he restored the car and when he passed the car on to me he was afraid I would drop a V8 in it and make it a street rod so I have kept it as pure as he would have wanted except I did convert it to 12 Volts. Plus my wife said she likes the look of white wall tires and its less expensive to buy the whitewalls then argue with the boss.

[CWilson]

Originally Posted by Hoogah

Know what? I didn't learn anything (but got a few laughs!)

I KNOW,
1) They are more expensive
2) They are harder to keep clean
3) You may be ostracized for having them
4) It's a personal preference

Other things learned

5) Some people continually get irritated that not everyone can find the answer to everything using the search function
6) There is too much talk about Depends.
7) A lot of "Model A" guys have been divorced
8) Owning a Model A might be a reason leading to divorce.
9) Half the guys here want everything original and try to tell the other half that's how they should do it. The other half just want to have their A the way they like it, and don't like being told by the other half how they should keep their A.

Did I miss anything else?

Chris

[George Miller]

Yup No one is going to win, both sides will stay the same.
Many years ago I built a 29 roadster out of parts. It had fiber glass body and fenders. It had 327 engine model A rear axle and front axle but looked stock except the tires were 16' wires.

Two guys were looking at it giving me a hard time because it had 16' wheels. I guess they though it was a real A. I just Laughed and walked away.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by CWilson

I KNOW,
1) They are more expensive
2) They are harder to keep clean
3) You may be ostracized for having them
4) It's a personal preference
5) They came with the car

Other things learned

5) Some people continually get irritated that not everyone can find the answer to everything using the search function

Search function brings you to the Ford Barn.

6) There is too much talk about Depends.

Viagra and Depends are dangerous when used together.


7) A lot of "Model A" guys have been divorced

But who holds the record?

8) Owning a Model A might be a reason leading to divorce.

Driving one can lead to a divorce too.


9) Half the guys here want everything original and try to tell the other half that's how they should do it. The other half just want to have their A the way they like it, and don't like being told by the other half how they should keep their A.

Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Either way....you're damned!!!


Did I miss anything else?

If so, they will be in Part Two.................

Chris

It is good to everyone's health over the winter time to express built up anxieties, especially the aged, plus it helps to pass time. Topics that bring out personal beliefs pertaining to Model As are like an overdose of vitamins. Just be glad this forum in not part of any Rat-Rod forum, this forum does not come equipped with heart defibulators.

[bikejunk]

I live and drive my A in a really heavy mixed Spanish :hood: you would be shocked how many young Spanish girls want to go for a ride in my car - more than my Austin Healey!! I have black walls on the car, but it is all black -wheels and body they say its Gangsta!!

[Don S.]

Just had to throw in my 2 cents here. I got my 30 coupe from a friend who was going to cut it up and build a hotrod. I just could not let him do it. Since getting it a couple years ago, I put on a set of wide whitewalls and baby moons. I've gotten nothing but compliments on my car. A lot of people even tell me not to paint it because it looks good just like it is. Besides the tires, it's bone stock in every way and we drive the daylights out of it. I guess to each his own.

[pooch]

Originally Posted by George Miller

Yup No one is going to win, both sides will stay the same.
Many years ago I built a 29 roadster out of parts. It had fiber glass body and fenders. It had 327 engine model A rear axle and front axle but looked stock except the tires were 16' wires.

Two guys were looking at it giving me a hard time because it had 16' wheels. I guess they though it was a real A. I just Laughed and worked away.

A year ago I saw a nice 32 roadster on a trailer for sale.

I was so in awe of it , I was snapping pics of the very nice roof and roof bows, when 3 old codgers started ahhing and oohing all over it too, UNTIL they looked under the front and saw disc brakes, and then one of them felt the fenders for fibreglass and said, it's a F***ing HOT ROD and walked off.

It turned out to be a real beautiful replica (but fibreglass body ) complete with 32 flathead and only thing not original (but for body ) it had discs on front and hydaulics .

Perfect paint and trim (upholstery to yanks ), 18 inch wheels, rumble seat , whitewalls , the lot .

Sometimes ya wonder ......

I would have owned it in a heartbeat if I could have afforded it.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Don S.

Just had to throw in my 2 cents here. I got my 30 coupe from a friend who was going to cut it up and build a hotrod. I just could not let him do it. Since getting it a couple years ago, I put on a set of wide whitewalls and baby moons. I've gotten nothing but compliments on my car. A lot of people even tell me not to paint it because it looks good just like it is. Besides the tires, it's bone stock in every way and we drive the daylights out of it. I guess to each his own.

OMG! Blue fenders! oh the humanity

[KenCoupe]

Gotta put my 2 cents in on this. I agree it is personal preference. I think white walls look better on coupes and roadsters than on some other body styles. I would not mind white walls on any body style other than a pickup. I also think black walls look good but look better on some body styles than others. It's kind of like on modern cars, I can't stand the big whale tales on "rice rockets" but some people obviously like them. The Model A might have come from the factory with black walls, but some people like to accessorize their cars whether Model A or modern. If a particular accessory makes the owner happy, then it is ok. I just have the right to not have it their way, or to have it my way.

[tbirdtbird]

we are almost there!! 1773 views !!!

[George Miller]

This was in 1970 It had been setting for many years. So how did it come with white walls.

[George Miller]

Sane car in 1972

[Phil]

Originally Posted by Hicktick

Do you like tall women or short ,.., skinny or healthy .,. blonde or brunette ????

This is a fact ,,. whitewalls cost more and they don't like curbs ,.,.

I like all the women mentioned above! But they all look a litter sexier in high heal shoes. That is just my opinion. I don't tell them they are ugly in they are wearing tennis shoes. People who make negative comments about other people's stuff just need to get a life and quit trying to bully people. Or Maybe I am wrong and we should be rude.

[mshmodela]

Originally Posted by Phil

I like all the women mentioned above! But they all look a litter sexier in high heal shoes. That is just my opinion. I don't tell them they are ugly in they are wearing tennis shoes. People who make negative comments about other people's stuff just need to get a life and quit trying to bully people. Or Maybe I am wrong and we should be rude.

Phil,

You're spot on. It take less energy to bring others down to one's own level than it takes to raise one's self to a higher level.

[tbirdtbird]

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ppl on this forum need to understand it is just that, a forum. This is not the State Department whereby every word must be approved by a politically correct english specialist.

as soon as differences of opinion show up (and the vast majority of the forum is just that....opinion....there is very little fact )....too many readers run and hit the "bully button"

and on the good side, we are ever so close to 2000 views!!! 1900 and change!!

[Mitch//pa]

what happens after 2000 views?
do we then start a thread about black walls?

[tbirdtbird]

you got it!!!!

[Tom Wesenberg]

When I went into the Army the first thing that happened was we all had to go to the barber shop and get whitewalls.

[Dick Carne]

On the few period photographs that show Model A's with whitewalls, you may note that the whitewalls were on both sides of the tire. Denman used to make a double whitewall tire back in the sixties, but none of the tire producers currently making tires have seen fit to continue that practice. I agree with various comments above as to body colors and which type looks "better" (depending on body and wheel colors) in those instances - bottom line is that it's all in the eye of the beholder - "tomato / 'tomahto' ".

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

When I went into the Army the first thing that happened was we all had to go to the barber shop and get whitewalls.

Good one Tom, I had forgot about that. First lesson in discipline, along with standing in line for every thing. Being a got to get it done guy it was very hard to stand in line for every thing.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

When I went into the Army the first thing that happened was we all had to go to the barber shop and get whitewalls.

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whether you had them already or not, you were given regulation US Army Whitewalls!!!!!

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by George Miller

Good one Tom, I had forgot about that. First lesson in discipline, along with standing in line for every thing. Being a got to get it done guy it was very hard to stand in line for every thing.

It was called "hurry up and wait". It started at Division level at a time set, Regiment CO said, we'll get there 30 minutes ahead of time, Company COs said, we'll form up 30 minutes ahead of that, 1SGs said, I want all your asses on the parades field, standing tall in ten minutes.

[pooch]

Originally Posted by KenCoupe

Gotta put my 2 cents in on this. I agree it is personal preference. I think white walls look better on coupes and roadsters than on some other body styles. I would not mind white walls on any body style other than a pickup. I also think black walls look good but look better on some body styles than others. It's kind of like on modern cars, I can't stand the big whale tales on "rice rockets" but some people obviously like them. The Model A might have come from the factory with black walls, but some people like to accessorize their cars whether Model A or modern. If a particular accessory makes the owner happy, then it is ok. I just have the right to not have it their way, or to have it my way.

This is a rod now, but this was how it was to try it out as a stockie .

[Steve Plucker]

Hey boys...Do I hear 3000?

Pluck

[ODFever]

Tires are like shoes. Not everyone takes a size 15 2E like I do. Some like New Balance, others prefer Reebok, Vans, Nike, etc. Some prefer cap toes over wing tips. Regardless, almost all of us have different tastes in footwear. I'm sure our forefathers in the 30's were no different; they had far fewer options to choose from, both in shoes and in tires. Those that wanted white walls (and could afford them) bought them. Then, as now, it comes down to personal preference and budget.

As for me, I love ALL stock Model A's whether they are wearing all black or black & white rubber. I'm enamored with the simplicity, durability, beauty, style, functionality, craftsmanship, and engineering that went in to each one of the cars and trucks. I appreciate all of the years they have been around, and on the roads. I'm thankful I have my own piece of rolling history I can preserve for future generations.

[racingrufus]

I just went to the garage and looked at my 29 a special coupe, by the time i purchased white walls, a leisure suit, a pair of white patent leather shoes, white patent leather belt and a gold neck chain, it just was not worth the expense. I will just keep the black walls.

[KenCoupe]

[QUOTE=pooch;1019015]This is a rod now, but this was how it was to try it out as a stockie .

Point taken.http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif Nice truck!

[KenCoupe]

The smile icon did not seem to work in my post above so there is a bunch of html junk.

[RUNNERBUN]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

i will Abstain from replying to this topic

Now Mitch, isn't that much better?

[Skeezixx]

The answer is simple:

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by RUNNERBUN

Now Mitch, isn't that much better?

HOLY COW my cars were vandalized::i am calling my insurance company right away::::
what a sight to wake up and see that. i think that may have scarred my entire day if not week...
now i know i made the right choice

thats a good one Runner

[mshmodela]

LOL, but for mitch's cars blackwalls are best.

[31 Model A]

After reading all the above comments from so many, I'm going to point to those with not so favorable comments about whitewalls on Model As and say this to each of you:

No soup for you
No soup for you
No soup for you and you and you and....not soup for you either!!!!!

Good Morning Ford Barners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RUNNERBUN]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

HOLY COW my cars were vandalized::i am calling my insurance company right away::::
what a sight to wake up and see that. i think that may have scarred my entire day if not week...
now i know i made the right choice

thats a good one Runner

Thank God you have a sense of humour Mitch , I was a bit worried that you might come gunning for me with that Tommy Gun you have on the front seat in your avatar. Was thinking of hiring a personal bodyguard.
Asked wife to check my Life Insurance was paid up to date.

[Mitch//pa]

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Originally Posted by RUNNERBUN

Thank God you have a sense of humour Mitch , I was a bit worried that you might come gunning for me with that Tommy Gun you have on the front seat in your avatar. Was thinking of hiring a personal bodyguard.
Asked wife to check my Life Insurance was paid up to date.

dont worry i wear my depends loose

[caboose]

From what I've seen in movies, padded cells have white walls.

Our 31 roadster has whitewalls (had them when I got the car). In my opinion, they look great. Our 29 Phaeton has blackwalls, which will be replaced with blackwalls. Our classic Chevy's have whitewalls. Our tractors and pickups have blackwalls.

That should resonate well with all factions.

[George Miller]

We only need 73 more viewers to get 3000 hits.
I think I might go to black walls.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by George Miller

We only need 73 more viewers to get 3000 hits.
I think I might go to black walls.

No sweat.........cabin fever will make it happen.

[Skeezixx]

RIOT BREAKS OUT IN PLEASANT VALLEY

API. A riot began today when a group of Whitewall Supremacists happened across a rival gang of Blackwall Militant's cars parked at a local ice cream parlor. The conflict, at first taking place inside the establishment, quickly reorganized outside in the parking lot where the heated debate became violent with both factions brandishing tire irons. "They were installing portawalls and painting tire black on each others vehicles like nobody's business" reports one eyewitness.
The riot was quelled when local authorities appeared on the scene and made several arrests.
Among the charges will be defacing state property as some of the participants sprayed white stripes on the squad cars normally black tires.





SUSPECTED CAR PARTS RING INVESTIGATION
UPI. Police found signs of some sort of struggle evidenced by many hastily made very narrow tire tracks in the dirt and a pile of obsolete six volt auto generators and alternators. Police suspect this to be yet another gang related act of violence and retr

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[jimalabam]

Like the man said - Your car, your choice. My choice? See front cover of The Restorer, Vol 16, Issue 1, May June 1971 OR much easier see my aviator...

[H. L. Chauvin]

Heard about that Pleasant Valley incident in reply #110.

Also, one investigating policeman later went behind the ice cream parlor to pee & he saw all of these empty cans & containers in the back of an old abandoned 1930 "Chevrolet" pick up truck.

He later reported that these militants were not just correcting Model A whitewall tires ...... but while the group was in the ice cream parlor eating their ice cream, these militants had drained the all of the Model A detergent oil & "Prestone" anti-freeze & refilled their Model A's with non-detergent oil & pure distilled water.

What next ?????

[Hoogah]

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

Heard about that Pleasant Valley incident in reply #110.

Also, one investigating policeman later went behind the ice cream parlor to pee & he saw all of these empty cans & containers in the back of an old abandoned 1930 "Chevrolet" pick up truck.

He later reported that these militants were not just correcting Model A whitewall tires ...... but while the group was in the ice cream parlor eating their ice cream, these militants had drained the all of the Model A detergent oil & "Prestone" anti-freeze & refilled their Model A's with non-detergent oil & pure distilled water.

What next ?????

.. Then a bloke with a boxed chassis turned up looking for action. Both groups joined forces to run him off.