The Ford Barn

flatford8 · 08-23-2023, 12:06 AM

“Keep your stick on the ice”........Red Green

petehoovie · 08-23-2023, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by flatford8

“Keep your stick on the ice”........Red Green

PeteVS · 08-23-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Wasn't it also called Race Tape?

I seem to recall that in my National Guard days, they had 60 Mile per Hour tape or something like that that was supposed to hold tight at higher speeds than a Deuce and a Half would travel.

Also, I think that "Duct Tape" is good for just about anything except taping up ducts.

GB SISSON · 08-23-2023, 09:35 AM

A week and 40 years ago when my thenwife was in labor with our second child I called my boss and asked if he'd fly us off the island in the middle of the night. He said to meet him at the airport in a half hour. Keep in mind he owned and flew a 1947 Aeronca sedan. About half way through the 20 minute flight (over water) I hear a very loud rapping, flapping, drumming sound coming from the side of of the plane's fabic covered fuselage. The pilot, seeing the fear in my eyes, pulls his headset away, leans towards me and calmly says two words. "Duct Tape", then repositions his head set. Sure enough, as we are waiting for the taxi which will take us to the birth clinic, we see him tear off a 5' strip of laminated duct tape which had let go at it's forward end. He then peeled off a nice new patch using a couple of rolls he kept in the storage area behind the seats. As we got into the taxi, we saw him roaring off into the night sky. And yes, we found him handy.

RKS.PA · 08-23-2023, 10:55 AM

Gary, that is a very cool story. Think you touched all the buttons....adventure, danger, fear, anxiety, duct tape, and a happy ending!!! Love it!!

Karl Wescott · 08-23-2023, 01:06 PM

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As a more serious note (but not too serious),

Speed tape: Aluminum backed, similar to duct tape but with stronger adhesive. This is what is "allowed" for temporary aircraft repairs, and also good to use on racing vehicles.

Gaffers tape: Cloth backed, strong adhesive. Stronger and more expensive than duct tape. This might work well as a replacement for Ford's anti-squeak tape.

51504bat · 08-23-2023, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl Wescott

As a more serious note (but not too serious),

Speed tape: Aluminum backed, similar to duct tape but with stronger adhesive. This is what is "allowed" for temporary aircraft repairs, and also good to use on racing vehicles.

Gaffers tape: Cloth backed, strong adhesive. Stronger and more expensive than duct tape. This might work well as a replacement for Ford's anti-squeak tape.

IIRC the roundy round guys use to call speed tape, "200 MPH racing tape"

V8COOPMAN · 08-23-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl Wescott

Speed tape: Aluminum backed, similar to duct tape but with stronger adhesive. This is what is "allowed" for temporary aircraft repairs, and also good to use on racing vehicles.

"Speed Tape" is commonly referred to in the aviation world as "600 MPH" tape.

Coop

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Ray in La Mesa · 08-23-2023, 02:55 PM

In 1972 when I pieced together my '28 A roadster pickup (had $147 in the whole truck!) I couldn't find the trim piece between the windshield & the gas tank so I made it out of duct tape & painted body color, Vagabond green. It's still there now but the paint is finally flaking off so it leaks a little, which is fine as I don't drive in the rain anymore-there's too many idiots aiming at me who don't know how to drive in the rain.

highbeams · 08-23-2023, 03:06 PM

For this '33 . . . will have to focus on a Death Wobble tape, or Adjust Camber tape. Steering Box Worm-Gear/Sector Adjustment tape. Oh, maybe this Stay-in-Your-Lane Multi-Purpose tape would be the one.

Speed Tape, Racing Tape, no; not since '37, and then nowhere close to 200 mph . . .

08-23-2023, 12:06 AM	#21
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: duct tape “Keep your stick on the ice”........Red Green __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

08-23-2023, 09:35 AM	#24
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,945	Re: duct tape A week and 40 years ago when my thenwife was in labor with our second child I called my boss and asked if he'd fly us off the island in the middle of the night. He said to meet him at the airport in a half hour. Keep in mind he owned and flew a 1947 Aeronca sedan. About half way through the 20 minute flight (over water) I hear a very loud rapping, flapping, drumming sound coming from the side of of the plane's fabic covered fuselage. The pilot, seeing the fear in my eyes, pulls his headset away, leans towards me and calmly says two words. "Duct Tape", then repositions his head set. Sure enough, as we are waiting for the taxi which will take us to the birth clinic, we see him tear off a 5' strip of laminated duct tape which had let go at it's forward end. He then peeled off a nice new patch using a couple of rolls he kept in the storage area behind the seats. As we got into the taxi, we saw him roaring off into the night sky. And yes, we found him handy. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

08-23-2023, 10:55 AM	#25
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: duct tape Gary, that is a very cool story. Think you touched all the buttons....adventure, danger, fear, anxiety, duct tape, and a happy ending!!! Love it!!

08-23-2023, 01:06 PM	#26
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289	Re: duct tape Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As a more serious note (but not too serious), Speed tape: Aluminum backed, similar to duct tape but with stronger adhesive. This is what is "allowed" for temporary aircraft repairs, and also good to use on racing vehicles. Gaffers tape: Cloth backed, strong adhesive. Stronger and more expensive than duct tape. This might work well as a replacement for Ford's anti-squeak tape.

08-23-2023, 02:55 PM	#29
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: duct tape In 1972 when I pieced together my '28 A roadster pickup (had $147 in the whole truck!) I couldn't find the trim piece between the windshield & the gas tank so I made it out of duct tape & painted body color, Vagabond green. It's still there now but the paint is finally flaking off so it leaks a little, which is fine as I don't drive in the rain anymore-there's too many idiots aiming at me who don't know how to drive in the rain.

08-23-2023, 03:06 PM	#30
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: duct tape For this '33 . . . will have to focus on a Death Wobble tape, or Adjust Camber tape. Steering Box Worm-Gear/Sector Adjustment tape. Oh, maybe this Stay-in-Your-Lane Multi-Purpose tape would be the one. Speed Tape, Racing Tape, no; not since '37, and then nowhere close to 200 mph . . . Last edited by highbeams; 08-23-2023 at 03:31 PM. Reason: clarity.