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Leigh Offline
#1 Posted : Saturday, 4 December 2010 2:57:11 AM(UTC)
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My husband has an EH holden, unrenovated and in a shed in the country at this point. I thought I might get him some new tyres for Christmas, as the car needs 'everything'. I have no idea what i need to buy. He will be renovating the car just for personal use, not to show. This is just a low key hobby. So...what to buy, where to buy, how much to spend? Help!
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#2 Posted : Saturday, 4 December 2010 3:31:59 AM(UTC)
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See if you can get a gift certificate from a tyre shop. Tyres could be hard to buy for a present I think. Lots of variables. Nice thought I reckon though!
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#3 Posted : Saturday, 4 December 2010 3:34:21 AM(UTC)
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Your title is unhelpful. How about being more descriptive, eg Which tyres for stock EH?

If the car is laid up and waiting on a restoration, tyres are the last thing he will want. Tyres age and perish, and will lose their shape if sat in the one spot for extended periods. Buy him something that is not going to disintegrate by the time the car is ready to roll.
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#4 Posted : Saturday, 4 December 2010 3:59:08 AM(UTC)
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leigh,listen to lombo.

Jim in Adelaide..
Jim in Adelaide..
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#5 Posted : Saturday, 4 December 2010 8:12:43 PM(UTC)
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Thanks everyone. I see your point about the tyres perishing.
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#6 Posted : Friday, 10 December 2010 6:17:38 AM(UTC)
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Get him a membership to an EJ-EH car club?

If it is old or rare - Cut it! http://www.ehlimo.com.au/
If it is old or rare - Cut it! http://www.ehlimo.com.au/
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#7 Posted : Saturday, 11 December 2010 6:32:42 AM(UTC)
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Get someone in the know to check out what tools he already has and get them to suggest a few that he might need. Having the right tools when doing a resto is worth more than any part on the car.
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#8 Posted : Friday, 24 December 2010 11:45:46 PM(UTC)
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Great advice, thanks. He'll be happy.
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