Another Gas Tank Question....
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Another Gas Tank Question....
I lowered the gas tank in my 81 to replace the sending unit. There was some kind of material under the cross member and also under the tank straps. I think it was original, but its all falling apart. Does anyone know what this stuff is made of? I am guessing that its some kind of cushion. Thanks for any help.
Le Mans Master
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Squeak preventor..i just shoved the old pieces in areas needed..was originally self adhesive..no squeaks..almost easier to shove in when loose but close..
https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-7...ueak-pads.html
https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-7...ueak-pads.html
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
Squeak preventor..i just shoved the old pieces in areas needed..was originally self adhesive..no squeaks..almost easier to shove in when loose but close..
https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-7...ueak-pads.html
https://www.zip-corvette.com/63-67-7...ueak-pads.html
Thanks, I will do as you did and just use small pieces where needed.
1967 Pedal Car Champion
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The stuff sold by Zip, CC, Paragon, etc. is just a black tar paper - similar to factory but I can't say it's exact. When I removed mine ('72), it was gas soaked, stinking, and falling apart; looked to be attached to the frame and undertank support with white latex caulking. If you can get some scraps from a building site you'll have the same sort of thing. Easiest is to install the tank and slide the strips in before tightening it down.
Last edited by barkingrats; Sep 29, 2020 at 10:40 PM.
Pro
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FWIW RC I have a few left over parts from my recent gas tank installation and know for sure that I have the two anti squeak pads that were not used..The tank and kit parts were purchased for one of our CF vendors so if you'd like me to take a good look at them just let me know...One thing I cannot say for certain is that they are just cheap tar paper strips..
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