Sixty-seven pattern Jeep progress log

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Today I stopped by Frisby Tire on Industrial Ave, Ottawa and asked about Jeep tires. Yes, said the counter man at Frisby Tire and pulled out a Firestone Antique and Specialty tire pamphlet. Skinny Model T Fords, classic 50's convertibles, fancy motorcycles tires, etc. Sounds pricey already. Flip flip flip and there they were, a choice of NDT or NDCC Jeep tires! He called an order desk, and says each will be $150 to $175, plus $40 per order for shipping. (I couldn't remember the exact dimensions off the top of my head.) I gulped at the thought of no less than $750 for 5 tires, but remembered buying new rubber for the family daily driver and it was $600 for very ordinary tires. He said they were going to put in a big order because the prices will go up 6% at the end of the month.

Unless someone talks me out of it, next week I'll roll an oxidized, cracked-sidewall 38yr old Jeep tire through their front door and place an order for 5 new ones. Anyone else want in?