Old fashioned electrical insulation tape

Gerard

Gerard

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Is that stuf stil availeble ? ( not dried out ) Maybe you what I a writing about. This tape used between various body parts to avoid body sqeak . On my Murray I found lots of it and would like to use it again. The tar in/or on the material kept the rust away for almost all of the cars life .
Or if there is a supsitute I like to know

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Sorry for bad spelling
 
GERALD ..................
That old fashioned tape IS still around. I can't remember where I saw it, but I have seen it. Perhaps, someone will come through.
MIKE :)
 
It is friction tape.You can still buy it,electrical supply houses have it,even some of the box stores still have it.You can also get it at sports shops.Used on bats,hockey sticks,etc.
 
Yep, Used it on my '34 and "A" springs for an early hot rod look. First I wrapped it in vinyl tape to keep in the grease and keep out water then overlayed it in the cloth tape.
We have Westlake (better deal) and True Value Hardware around here.
You could buy it here: http://www.truevalue.com/product/34...trical-Tape/10497.uts?keyword=electrical tape

Also used it on well... the wiring. I saw an early '50's mag where they would wrap cloth braided wires every few inches, so I did the same.
 

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I have to ask-is this used between the Fenders and Running Boards? What about the inner Fenders? Or, as a substitute for welting (between the Fenders and Body)?
 
This tape would not have been originally used in or on any of the fender/ running board locations.
 
I believe the friction tape would have been used between body panels, and around the metal edge that the gas tank rests on. There is frame webbing on the frame that the front fenders rest on, then there is specific fender welting that goes between the fender and the splash apron, stopping at the running board. It does not go across the edge of the running board and fender. The welting fits between the surfaces and then has a rounded edge that is visible from the top sides.
 
31Tudor said:
I believe the friction tape would have been used between body panels, and around the metal edge that the gas tank rests on. There is frame webbing on the frame that the front fenders rest on, then there is specific fender welting that goes between the fender and the splash apron, stopping at the running board. It does not go across the edge of the running board and fender. The welting fits between the surfaces and then has a rounded edge that is visible from the top sides.
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Thank you-
 
It was also used on wood-framed bodies between wood-metal joints, brackets, or where wood frame members would butt at right angles, held by brackets, as opposed to being mortised / glued / screwed.

It is not a substitute for beaded welting, and is not generally used where it can be seen by the casual glance.
 
Special Coupe Frank said:
It was also used on wood-framed bodies between wood-metal joints, brackets, or where wood frame members would butt at right angles, held by brackets, as opposed to being mortised / glued / screwed.

It is not a substitute for beaded welting, and is not generally used where it can be seen by the casual glance.
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Well, I can start a separate Thread (as I do not want ot side track this one-if needed)-I am looking for whatever material that goes between the front inner Fenders and the Frame on a '35 Ford (at the front and where they bolt to the sides of the Frame)-
 
Yup, its friction tape and still readily available.. There also is a welting material thats generally used between body panels..
 
Special Coupe Frank said:
It was also used on wood-framed bodies between wood-metal joints, brackets, or where wood frame members would butt at right angles, held by brackets, as opposed to being mortised / glued / screwed.

It is not a substitute for beaded welting, and is not generally used where it can be seen by the casual glance.
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Yes , that,s were I am looking for . All the other tapes are known but the " old fashioned tar stuff is very hard to find if any.

Thanks to all who responded to my question.

Gerard
 
yep , just bought some at lowes . they wont know what you mean by friction tape , but it is there ................. steve
 
Nope. The friction tape available at Ace, Lowe's, sporting goods stores etc. is not in my humble opinion "identical" to what was originally used on my wood-bodied 60-A. The original material clearly had a lot more asphaltum or tar or whatever in it.

Today's friction tape may work fine, but I think the tar substance may be very important for adhesion, water-proofing, and anti-squeekiness. I expect to use the tape and some sort of tar-like compound (roofing sealant?) when I redo mine.
 
Gerard said:
Is that stuf stil availeble ? ( not dried out ) Maybe you what I a writing about. This tape used between various body parts to avoid body sqeak . On my Murray I found lots of it and would like to use it again. The tar in/or on the material kept the rust away for almost all of the cars life .
Or if there is a supsitute I like to know

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Sorry for bad spelling
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Yes it is still available, many different brands, 3M & Duck brands come to mind, some are better than others.

http://www.duckbrand.com/Products/diy-products/electrical-tapes/friction-tape.aspx

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...E3E02LECIE20S4K7_nid=4MMS3LZBN5beVB2NDGZBTHgl
 
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