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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: 67gta289 on May 05, 2012, 09:13:13 AM

Title: 67 tail light housing
Post by: 67gta289 on May 05, 2012, 09:13:13 AM

Refinishing questions - referring to pictures below:

1. What is plating finish on housing?
2. Assuming the tape is factory installed, what type of tape is used? Appears to have a clear mylar finish
3. What was the purpose of the tape?

Thanks, John

Title: Re: 67 tail light housing
Post by: ruppstang on May 05, 2012, 10:46:42 AM

John,
The finish on the housing was most often clear zinc but do occasionally do see zinc dichromate on 68s. The black tape was gaffers tape and was used to seal and retain the socket more securely. Marty

Title: Re: 67 tail light housing
Post by: 67gta289 on May 05, 2012, 10:56:40 AM

Thanks Marty

Title: Re: 67 tail light housing
Post by: RocketScientist on May 07, 2012, 09:28:51 PM

I was wondering if the application of the gaffers tape was a regular thing or if was only applied as required?
Was it plant specific or was it a thing done on most cars?
Thanks,
Brad.

Title: Re: 67 tail light housing
Post by: ruppstang on May 08, 2012, 09:16:41 AM

Brad I can not say every car had the gaffers tape but I have restored 10 67-68's and parted 20+ others most were San Jose or Dearborn cars and all had the tape. Hope this helps. Marty

Title: Re: 67 tail light housing
Post by: RocketScientist on May 08, 2012, 10:10:16 AM

Thanks Marty, it does help. Its one of those small details that seems to get forgotten about so its neat to come across it.

Title: Re: 67 tail light housing
Post by: J_Speegle on May 13, 2012, 07:46:44 PM

Quote from: ruppstang on May 08, 2012, 09:16:41 AM

Brad I can not say every car had the gaffers tape .....

+1  but I think we're getting pretty close to saying so ;)