Topic: 67 SJ Gaffer Tape Usage

[J_Speegle]

It's my opinion that the center of dash panel tape (see Fastback2013's reply #20  post, first pic) was used to protect worker's hands as well as to prevent scratches to the instrument panel during installation. This sucker can lacerate.

I have a number of 67 instrument panels (most are pedigree unknown).
One of them is a C7 Ford deluxe dash and features gaffer tape in three locations where the bottom of the panel might contact the metal dash during installation.

The tape on the bottom of the gauge pod may just be a transfer from the dash application. The fabric tape like many can become very sticky, roll up, stick to other parts that come into contact and so on. Have allot of pictures where there is no tape on that lower edge of the gauge opening. They may have experienced contract transfer also

[ruppstang]

I have a number of examples of the tape at the bottom of the cluster. I believe that it was to keep out dust,JMHO.