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[rbranst69]

I can check but I would guess sometime in 2005.

[Greg K]

If they are, you might want to consider replacing regardless the amount of tread on them. 18 years is an old ass tire, 6 years is recommended and absolutely after 10 they should be replaced.

[rbranst69]

I cannot find a date code. The tires have always been indoors, not a single sign of dry rot. They seem brand new and have less than 1 mile. I have a tendency to agree however.

[rbranst69]

Aluminum rings seem overkill, I have had great success laminating cardboard and putting fiberglass over it with resin and West 404 where I need super strength. Here is my plan. Will then fill the front flush and san all while protecting the paint

[Greg K]

Good luck on the fab of the back rings.
Date code should be 4 digits in an oval molded in the tire, could be on inside?

[rbranst69]

I'll check, going to put it on jack stands today when I do these headlights. It would be a great time to rhino line the fenders too

[rbranst69]

Speaking of all of the rhino lining, thinking about doing that in some thick coats on the trunk area, has anyone done this ??

[rbranst69]

Greg - 37th week of 2004.

[rbranst69]

Can someone please take this pic and circle approx location of the fuel sender ? I want to make an access door, and I need to wire it.

[rbranst69]

I riveted my inner fenders in but wanted a way to hold them flush and not bounce around.
I bought small eye bolts and stainless springs, they hook on the headers and to the eye bolt and pull the inner fenders into a held position with a good amount of force. I hadn't seen this so I am pretty proud of it.

[rbranst69]

We are in the middle of the operation. She looks a bit scared.
Cardboard rings are hot glued then coated front and back twice.  Next step is to spread pure Red Fox urine around your garden because you have a honey do list between car tasks
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[Redstang69]

Hope this helps. Tub placement really effects the location tho so take it with a grain of salt.

[Greg K]

Greg - 37th week of 2004.

Those are some old ass tires for sure.

[Greg K]

Plastic or aluminum tank?

[rbranst69]

Boom, right on the money. Thanks RedStang69!