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« on: 04 January, 2023, 01:34:35 PM » |
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Duck Tape definitely the best bit of kit in my tool bag.
Had a great drive across Herefordshire today and noticed my rear arch had come a drift.
Pop rivets failed, now temp repair done with Duck Tape.
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Kevinlincs
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« Reply #1 on: 04 January, 2023, 08:51:57 PM » |
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Always had plenty to hand when we were rallying, had many uses and saved the day a few times!
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Richard Fridd
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« Reply #2 on: 04 January, 2023, 09:08:16 PM » |
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Apart from my favourite, the carburettor column sight glass, a long length of insulated wire could be used as a heat resistant fastener, a temporary electrical supply or several strands could serve as an emergency fuse.
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« Reply #3 on: 05 January, 2023, 11:51:57 AM » |
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Along with 5 litres of Shell V Power as the fuel gauge in a Fulvia once you go past half a tank is all over the place!
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« Reply #4 on: 05 January, 2023, 08:44:14 PM » |
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Seriously big cable ties are an essential part of my tool kit, most often used when exhaust rubbers give up the ghost.
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« Reply #5 on: 06 January, 2023, 07:32:02 AM » |
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Does that tape come of without taking the paint with it? Friend of mine had a serious issue with that...got the whole car repainted....
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« Reply #6 on: 06 January, 2023, 10:39:02 AM » |
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I hope so, just done a test no issues encountered.
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« Reply #7 on: 06 January, 2023, 10:41:05 AM » |
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Seriously big cable ties are an essential part of my tool kit, most often used when exhaust rubbers give up the ghost.
💯 % always carry cable ties multi use for minimal cost. |
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« Reply #8 on: 07 January, 2023, 05:08:09 PM » |
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What do you do with Duck tape, mend our feathery friends?. I use Duct tape.
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« Reply #9 on: 07 January, 2023, 06:51:31 PM » |
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LOL 😆
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« Reply #10 on: 08 January, 2023, 01:06:14 PM » |
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I thought "duct tape" too, but having researched it dear old Google says "duck tape" originated in WW2 as a waterproof sealing tape for ammunition boxes but soldiers rapidly found multiple uses for it. "Duck tape" wasn't the official designation but rather a nick name adopted by the troops possibly because it protected "like water off a duck's back". Duct tape, for sealing ventilation ducts, may have lower waterproofing performance.
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« Reply #11 on: 08 January, 2023, 06:58:12 PM » |
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Thanks for the clarification  |
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« Reply #12 on: 09 January, 2023, 05:56:58 PM » |
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Interesting,
Also have a small roll of aviation aluminum "Speed Tape". BA used to fix Concorde wings with it (temporarily I hope) so I guess should be good for old Lancias.
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« Reply #13 on: 09 January, 2023, 06:35:50 PM » |
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Now that’s a bit of interesting kit considering Concorde has been retired for 20 years.
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« Reply #14 on: 12 February, 2023, 03:03:54 PM » |
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Refitted my Group 3 arches after Stan 1st had them fitted in 2005.
Still keep the Duck Tape handy mind you.
Just had a great run out around the Forest of Dean great roads for a Fulvia to enjoy.
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