In a message dated 97-09-18 19:05:12 EDT, gambony@hotmail.com writes:
<< Richar, Andy,
In addition to the strip on the front of the gas tank, the MkIV/1500s
also had two strips of, well, almost a cocoa fiberish carpet backing
material, about 3/8" thick, 2 inches wide and 8-10 inches long on the
back side.
One of the downsides to getting a tank cleaned/coated is that they
usually come back with the strips either missing or damaged beyond
repair.
Jim >>
If you're hurting for a replacement, try purchasing some foam matting (like
the
soft foam mats used under a sleeping bag when camping), cut to size and
thickness and adhere to the tank with weather-proof adhesive. I used it on my
TR-6 tank after cleaning the muck out, and I have had no complaints yet.
It'll
most likely last longer than the felt. Best Regards, Kirk Yonker
P.S. As a bonus, the matting is great for laying on a stone-cold garage floor
when you're to cheap to buy a creeper....like me. K.Y.
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