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Offline 4 speed fish

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70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« on: May 21, 2012 - 12:51:32 PM »
Does someone know the width of the black vinyl tape on the front turn signal lens on the 70 cuda?




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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2012 - 10:55:44 AM »
It's 2 7/8. I peeled one off of one of my turn signal and saved it. I replaced it with some black tape that was narrower and just overlapped it. 
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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2012 - 10:57:18 AM »
Thankyou.

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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2012 - 11:26:22 AM »
Here's some pics. The tape I used was only 1 7/8 wide.

« Last Edit: May 22, 2012 - 11:36:27 AM by JayBee »
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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2012 - 11:35:08 AM »
I went to a shop for retail signs. They can sell you a piece of high quality material. Doesn't shrink, can take some chemicals, UV resistant, good adhesion. Still looks good after 6 years.

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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2012 - 11:40:18 AM »
3M makes a double sticky black foam tape.

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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012 - 12:24:34 PM »
can someone post a pic on where this tape goes because mine doesnt have it at all haha
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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2012 - 07:31:39 PM »
This should give an idea until a better pic can be posted. You should be able to see the "tape" with the hood opened. It's on the top rear of the signal lights.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Complete-Grill-w-Turn-Signals-/250633509835?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5aebdbcb&vxp=mtr
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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2012 - 12:18:10 AM »
This should give an idea until a better pic can be posted. You should be able to see the "tape" with the hood opened. It's on the top rear of the signal lights.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Complete-Grill-w-Turn-Signals-/250633509835?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5aebdbcb&vxp=mtr

It is on the edge of the plastic and lines up with the cast housing. Goes down on the sides. Same on both sides.

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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2012 - 12:44:10 AM »
What is the functional purpose of the tape?
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Re: 70 cuda front turn signal lens tape
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2012 - 02:19:15 AM »
What is the functional purpose of the tape?
Probably a blackout. Would look strange if light light would seep through the hood gap. And when the hood is open also.
« Last Edit: May 23, 2012 - 02:48:41 AM by Giveitawack »