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Dec 23, 2013 | 09:57 PM

81vettehelp

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cool zip tie trick

merry Christmas to all. I just wanted to say thanks for all the tech tips back when I did my fathers friends 81 corvette you all were a great help.

here is a little trick I discovered while doing the vette motor to help keep the wires where they were supposed to be. I had to get creative as I opted to not have the wires run under the engine. in the video I show clear ties, but it really looks very clean with black ties. enjoy and hope this helps somebody!!
here is the video! let me know what you think!

Dec 23, 2013 | 10:11 PM

scottyp99

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Outstanding!

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Dec 23, 2013 | 10:27 PM

F4Gary

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That's an airplane mechanic trick. Seen that for years, works great.

Dec 23, 2013 | 10:38 PM

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That takes me back.

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Dec 23, 2013 | 10:55 PM

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neat!

Dec 23, 2013 | 11:31 PM

garygnu

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great ideal !!!!! you can buy them in many colors .

Dec 23, 2013 | 11:49 PM

SpartyGW

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That's new to me. Great tip, thanks!

Dec 24, 2013 | 12:13 AM

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I like!!!!!!!

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Dec 24, 2013 | 12:25 AM

REELAV8R

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Like it!! Will probably use it.

Dec 24, 2013 | 12:36 AM

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Great Idea! THANKS!

Dec 24, 2013 | 06:43 AM

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I LOVE IT !!!!
Cheers & Thanks.

Dec 24, 2013 | 08:05 AM

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Indiancreek

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I like that a lot. Going to try that today on the 78. Thanks

Dec 24, 2013 | 08:55 AM

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Nice...

Dec 24, 2013 | 08:56 AM

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John 65

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I like it too. Looks pretty clean. Will have to give it a try also. Thank you !

Dec 24, 2013 | 09:20 AM

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Roco71

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Pretty neat.

Dec 24, 2013 | 10:04 AM

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A simple and really effective idea. Thanks!

Merry Christmas to you too.

Dec 24, 2013 | 10:41 AM

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I did that a couple years ago....the problem I had was when I wanted to remove them...

It is a slick trick though...

Dec 24, 2013 | 11:42 PM

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81vettehelp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJlr

I did that a couple years ago....the problem I had was when I wanted to remove them...

It is a slick trick though...

thanks for all the great replies im glad you all like it! you see us ford folk aren't all too bad!

I have found that they are easy to remove if you simply take a pair of wire snips and snip the head of the zip tie in half. that way you don't run the risk of snipping one of the plug wires, but watch out for your eyes! it undoubtedly will make like a rocket ship straight for it!

merry Christmas to all!