[TR] Gas tank pads -TR2/3

[oliver]

when i redid another car (67 datsun roadster) there were a bunch of places 
the factory used horse hair or somesuch between the body and the frame.  it 
was an equally bad idea in terms of rust.

other people had gone to a sports/camping store, and purchased a closed cell 
foam pad, completely waterproof.  that's what i used.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wbeech" <wbeech at flash.net>
To: "'Tom Deutsch'" <tdskip at yahoo.com>; <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Gas tank pads -TR2/3


> Indeed, that why I was thinking cork instead of felt.  I am also going to
> check at the local fabric store as there are some heavy-duty 100% 
> polyester
> interfacing materials that might work well too.
>
> BB
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Deutsch
> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:59 PM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] Gas tank pads -TR2/3
>
> Wouldn't a non-absorbent material be best?
>
> (not taking issue with the info your provided Angelo)
>
>
>
> ------------------------
>
> Angelo,
> The Triumph Parts book describes them as Felt, but they do feel a bit
> heavier than that.  Moss sells the four pieces, 2-strap and 2-under-tank 
> for
> $17.45, part number is 849-320.  TRF only show to carry one of the
> under-tank pieces.
>
> As the book calls out two under tank pads, 107561 & 107562, I would say 
> that
> you need one under each level.
>
> As a follow up question, has anyone found a suitable, or superior,
> substitute material for these from a convenient local source?   I was 
> think
> that I might use cork when I get to the tank installation point of my
> project.
>
> Bill B
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> '59 TR-3A TS/64974 LO
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