1966 tank insulator pads replace ??
03-01-2011, 05:29 PM
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1966 tank insulator pads replace ??
i'm putting in a new tank & such on my 66 coupe but can't get a hold of the anti- squeak insulator pads for a while. will the old ones be of any use (after 45 years) or will i have to play the waiting game to change out the tank. signed - "my wife's ready to light a match in the a-joining garage"
03-01-2011, 05:53 PM
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My wife had been waiting in the car while I stopped into the local Corvette shop to pick up some parts that I had ordered.
I was proudly showing her the parts and telling her what I had bought.
When I got to the anti-squeak thingies, she said, "I can't believe you actually bought these!"
They were nothing more than strips of tar paper.
I had enough tar paper in my shed to make hundreds of them.
I was proudly showing her the parts and telling her what I had bought.
When I got to the anti-squeak thingies, she said, "I can't believe you actually bought these!"
They were nothing more than strips of tar paper.
I had enough tar paper in my shed to make hundreds of them.
03-01-2011, 06:06 PM
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i'm putting in a new tank & such on my 66 coupe but can't get a hold of the anti- squeak insulator pads for a while. will the old ones be of any use (after 45 years) or will i have to play the waiting game to change out the tank. signed - "my wife's ready to light a match in the a-joining garage"
03-01-2011, 06:10 PM
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Two strips of 30# 2"'s wide roofing felt is all you need.
03-01-2011, 08:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
It's not exotic materials or rocket science. It's just tar paper. (roofing felt)
03-01-2011, 08:32 PM
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i'm putting in a new tank & such on my 66 coupe but can't get a hold of the anti- squeak insulator pads for a while. will the old ones be of any use (after 45 years) or will i have to play the waiting game to change out the tank. signed - "my wife's ready to light a match in the a-joining garage"
I used 3M Black Weatherstrip Adhesive to glue my strips down to the frame before installing the tank. Keeps them in place. But don't overdue the adhesive.....a small amount is sufficient.
Larry
