Gaffer's Tape for Re-wrapping Harness Authentically., But how do you find the correct width..... :) Options

[Series9]

The width of the original tape is about .330". Although gaffer's tape is a very close substitute, that width is simply not available.

So.....

Creative lathing ensues. Place roll of three inch gaffer's tape in the lathe and set up a new razor blade in the tool holder....


Look at that nice clean cut. It's the dark one that's barely visible. 90 rpm and the blade cut in neatly. Now I have some tape to work on Byron's /6 harness.

[Tom_T]

Another option Joe & all, is to check with Jeff Bowlsby on what he uses for his harness resto's & his source, since he's got a good match to the OE stuff.

It may be what Ethan said, which is another great option from the "Porsche-horse's-mouth" so to speak! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

This is for others on here reading this for their own restos ....

I added Jeff as an additional source for others looking to resto their own chassis harnesses. AFAIK Jeff only does 914 engine bay harnesses - get them from him to save time/grief with finding connectors/boots/etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
> IIRC he also restores the engine bay relay boards too, including re-tarring the undersides. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

... & Ethan is with Porsche's historic racing resto shop - when he says "what we use" - so it's correct! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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