Author Topic: 1969/70 shelby deck lid mounting tape  (Read 1275 times)

Offline 1970shelbyguy

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1969/70 shelby deck lid mounting tape
« on: May 02, 2015, 01:17:49 PM »
i mounted my orig mesh using some double sided tape given to me by a fellow 69 shelby owner-  looks quite thick .  is it thick or can i use some thinner stuff   
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: 1969/70 shelby deck lid mounting tape
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2015, 01:29:17 PM »
i mounted my orig mesh using some double sided tape given to me by a fellow 69 shelby owner-  looks quite thick .  is it thick or can i use some thinner stuff
It depends on your definition of thick and thin.  Try to use the same thickness as what was used originally . Your original sample should give you your answer unless it has been cleaned off. It was on the thicker side . Report back if you need further confirmation.   
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Re: 1969/70 shelby deck lid mounting tape
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2015, 05:20:27 PM »
i just have a bit left  around 1/8" thick. 
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Re: 1969/70 shelby deck lid mounting tape
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2015, 12:41:36 AM »
i just have a bit left  around 1/8" thick.
No thinner then that.
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Re: 1969/70 shelby deck lid mounting tape
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2015, 03:39:31 AM »
Have pictures of the original adhesive but will need to wait to post until I get access to my pictures in a few days
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