In a message dated 3/1/01 4:18:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, JWoesvra@aol.com
writes:
> lwdent@fwi.com writes:
>
> << If anyone is REALLY interested in the formula for soaking cotton driving
> gear, and has some really old GCR's around, the formula was in there for
> years from before 1962 up to likely the late 60"s.
> >>
>
>
> APPENDIX "A"
>
> Formula for Rendering Garments Flame-Resistant
>
> In one gallon of hot water, dissolve 10 ounces of Borax and 8 ounces of
> Boric
> Acid. Dip and soak garments in this solution at least three times, allowing
> garments to dry completely between dippings.
>
> IMPORTANT NOTE-This treatment is water soluble, and must be repeated after
> each washing or dry-cleaning of the treated garments.
>
> From 1957 SCCA Competition Regulations (not GCR)
>
> Jack Woehrle
>
>
>
>
Pretty useless information....a formula that didn't help Glen "Fireball"
Roberts,
Dave McDonald, or Eddie Sach ... in their 1964 fiery racing deaths.
I'll rather stick with my fuel cell and SFI rated driving gear for
protection....thank you.
Lee Raskin
Brooklandville, MD
Arnolt-Bristol and 356ers
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