Friction Tape for wooden frame

[kevzpix]

Hi Gents

I wonder if anyone can advise me if there is a suitable modern equivalent, to the impregnated friction tape, originally used between wooden and steel frame components , on 1934/35 cars ? I did a Google search, and it only produced electricians' old-style, cloth insulation tape, as a result. I presume it's not what was used. Looking at the tape remains, on the original frame, it looks like more of a canvas type of textile.

Kevin

[JFranklin]

Is it frame webbing you are seeing?

[1937-44]

Hi Kevin,

I think JFranklin is probably correct that you are seeing frame webbing or something similar and not friction tape as friction tape is only about 3/4 inch wide. You can still buy friction tape at Ace Hardware if that is what you want.

[trimacar]

Yes, frame webbing has to be what you're looking for. I have some older samples, it's a woven fabric that's impregnated with rubber, and this separates wood body from metal frame to prevent squeaks. It's not friction tape.............

[unimogjohn]

Just Google frame webbing. Lots of it around. Here is just a sample.

Body to Frame Webbing

[RU22]

Homeless Depot still carries cloth friction tape.

Everytime we are home I a dozen rolls.

[kevzpix]

Hi Gents

Thanks for the response to my query. Yep, frame webbing is exactly what I was looking for, I will order it straight away, I got a bit mixed up in my terminology, as us folk 'down-under', are wont to do. While on the insulation subject, may I ask what product do you recommend for car-body insulation ?

Kevin