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An Alternative to Zip Ties?
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Board Trackers and Vintage Motorized Bicycles forum. Originally Posted by FlyJSH
Yes, I want something that isn't plastic or looks cheap. I want my bike to look ...  | | 
07-12-2009, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyJSH  Yes, I want something that isn't plastic or looks cheap. I want my bike to look like it could have been built in the forties or fifties.
Thanks | What did they use in the 40-50's?
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07-12-2009, 11:52 AM
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Whatever it was, it wasn't plastic 
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07-12-2009, 07:09 PM
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How about drilling holes in the frame, & feeding the cables through the frame? |
07-12-2009, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyJSH Whatever it was, it wasn't plastic | my '51 Chevy uses some plastic clips to hold some of the wiring in place... and there original... they couldn't make big plastic stuff back then, but dash knobs, some clips ect.. were all made of plastic |
07-27-2009, 09:57 PM
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hey guy's thought i would throw in my 2 cents. in 40's-50's alot of guys tied wires with wax coated string. there is a method to it that was basic training in avaition training in that era i'am not sure how to do it yet but i found a guy who is suppose to teach me. i would suggest looking at a aviation training manual for the method. i'am going to do this on my 55 monark. zip ties just don't cut it on a period correct build - big mike |
07-28-2009, 08:47 PM
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How about wire twist ties, twisted nicely would look of the period (?!). non-insulated? |
07-30-2009, 08:58 PM
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Don't have any idea where you'd find it today but machines of the 30s, 40s & 50s used a lot of cloth electrical tape. It was black or grey and had a cloth look but was sticky on one side. General Motors used it into the 60s to wrap wire bundles. Not the most attractive stuff but if you're going for accuracy it was widely used on cars, motorcycles, boats and airplanes. Vinyl tape has replaced it.
Tom
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07-30-2009, 11:20 PM
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i think i seen cloth electrical tape at walmart. |
07-30-2009, 11:47 PM
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Skull Cable Ties/Guides Black - Choppers U.S., LLC
These are what I plan to use on my MB. They're still zipties, but they look cool! They also come in red and white. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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