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Recapping Doubles life of big tire so the cost of $1,700 to $1,800 is worth while
Recapping Doubles life of big tire so the cost of $1,700 to $1,800 is worth while

Recapping Doubles life of big tire so the cost of $1,700 to $1,800 is worth while

Date4/1/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Recapping Doubles life of big tire so the cost of $1;700 to $1;800 is worth while. Tire has been stripped of old tread; new rubber applied; this mould will cure it at 300 degrees fahrenheit under high pressure for nine hours.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010228F
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