Vtg 1940s Chevron Standard Oil V-bar Car Tire Chains & Cloth Bag V-1811 Weed on 2040-parts.com

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Research has shown that these probably were made in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

This is a set of WEED brand tire chains, sold under the Chevron, Standard Oil label. WEED chains were made by the American Chain & Cable Company, York, PA. On the bag is “CHEVRON V-Bar Tire Chains, One Pair, Stock No. V-1811, Type RP. Your get the chains (marked WEED) on the fasteners, the original cloth bag, and 1 spring chain tighteners.

These chains fit the following tire sizes: 7.00-14, 6.40-15, 6.50-15. The actual length of the chains are about 60 inches, and the width is about 13 inches. The chains have been used some, but are in excellent condition, with no rust. The red fasteners are in perfect condition. These are the actual chains that were in the bag.

The cloth bag measures about 9.5 inches wide by 14.75 inches tall not counting the draw string. There are some very small holes in the bag from the chains rubbing on the cloth. There are a few minor stains. Overall, I would say the bag is in very good condition. The bag is printed on both sides.

This is in surprisingly good condition considering its age, and what it is. This would look great in the trunk of that classic old auto you have at the next car show you go to. If you only want the cloth bag, deduct $8.00 from the final price.

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