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| shane |
 Apr 15 2019, 07:18 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 12-February 13 Member No.: 15,518 Region Association: None  |
Anyplace to buy the buy the thick white felt under the straps on the fuel tank? Or a good substitute like same thickness white foam rubber from the craft store?
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| Chi-town |
Apr 15 2019, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't use it, it attracts water and causes the tank to rust.
I would find a good rubber substitute |
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| 914_7T3 |
Apr 15 2019, 10:41 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California 
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Black Foam Padding, Rubber Sheet
Self Adhesive Weather Strip Rubber Cutting Mat Insulation Closed Cell Foam 12" X 8" X 1/4" Perfect thickness, just cut to size. Can also be used on the underside of the fuel tank strap. Available on Amazon or PM me your address and I will send you one as there are extra pads from my 5 Pack!  |
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| raynekat |
Apr 16 2019, 01:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Shane, if you're talking about the main strap that holds the tank down....I think felt is fine to use there.
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| defianty |
Apr 16 2019, 01:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None  |
I decided to replace mine with as close to original as possible. After 45 years there was no sign of rust on my car and after it's restoration is complete it won't be left out in all weathers.
After a search around I managed to find a very close substitute felt in Germany ironically. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-6621-1555401011.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-6621-1555401102.1.jpg) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wool-felt-fabric...872.m2749.l2649 One 6mm thick 20x20cm square piece is enough to replace it all. Once measured out it cuts well with a sharp craft knife. |
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| shane |
Apr 16 2019, 07:29 PM
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Thanks for the link, I was at Walmart and found these there. Not exactly the same they have a thick self adhesive back Side that’s kinda stiff and doesn’t want to bend much but they were $2.88 and in front of me so I bought them to try. There just under 5mm thick and might be good enough to do the trick.
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| shane |
Apr 16 2019, 07:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 12-February 13 Member No.: 15,518 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(shane @ Apr 16 2019, 06:29 PM)  Thanks for the link, I was at Walmart and found these there. Not exactly the same they have a thick self adhesive back Side that’s kinda stiff and doesn’t want to bend much but they were $2.88 and in front of me so I bought them to try. There just under 5mm thick and might be good enough to do the trick. Attached thumbnail(s)  
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