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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: 6s1640 on November 21, 2021, 11:23:31 PM

Title: Helpe needed to identify Fabric/cloth tape to cover openings
Post by: 6s1640 on November 21, 2021, 11:23:31 PM
Hi all,

Just behind the fastback quarter panel, driver side, there is a cutout that wiring passes through for the courtesy light in the quarter panel.  There is tape covering the hole the wire came through.  Below is an image of that tape.  Any suggestions on some new tape that matches this old tape.  It is very near 2.75 inches wide.  There was some same tape to also protect the wiring from a sheet metal edge where the wiring exited the hole.  I would bet the tape was original black but has aged/faded to this green color.

Thanks

Cory
Title: Re: Helpe needed to identify Fabric/cloth tape to cover openings
Post by: CharlesTurner on November 22, 2021, 12:13:13 AM
Black gaffers tape is a good match, it comes in different widths.
Title: Re: Helpe needed to identify Fabric/cloth tape to cover openings
Post by: 6s1640 on November 22, 2021, 03:35:35 AM
Hi Charles,

Thank you for the lead.  I have never heard of gaffer's tape.  Looks like a good possibility.  I can get in 3 inches and cut down to 2.75.

Take care

Cory
Title: Re: Helpe needed to identify Fabric/cloth tape to cover openings
Post by: DennyD on November 22, 2021, 07:18:43 AM
Guys, is this the same type of tape we see used to fasten down the fuel gauge wire in the trunk? Thanks
Title: Re: Helpe needed to identify Fabric/cloth tape to cover openings
Post by: shelbydoug on November 22, 2021, 09:43:10 AM
Trust me on this. It's gaffers tape. Try it. You'll like it.

The "factory" used it like they got it for nothing.