Cable/Pipe supports

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#1 Cable/Pipe supports

Post by Monkeyfinger » Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:20 pm

Interested to know what most people use to cover the tips of the various pipe/cable supports (particularly for the fuel lines)? I want to re-instate these following my restoration. I can just get some appropriate diameter heatshrink tubing, but wondered if there is anything available that would do a better job or better replicate the original style?
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#2 Re: Cable/Pipe supports

Post by Philk » Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:46 pm

Hi Richard

I have a selection of originals (most in vgc). Photo below. If you're interested in procuring a few, please PM me.

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#3 Re: Cable/Pipe supports

Post by Fuel.inj » Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:30 pm

Heat shrink is the best option.
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#4 Re: Cable/Pipe supports

Post by Philk » Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:13 am

Fuel.inj wrote:
Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:30 pm
Heat shrink is the best option.
If you go that route just take extreme care around your new paint. Shield the surrounding areas well. You may wish to use two layers of heat shrink given the thickness of the originals (particularly on those out of sight areas where they will hold electrical cables once you have wired the car).
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#5 Re: Cable/Pipe supports

Post by Monkeyfinger » Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:51 am

Ok, my first approach will be some 14mm PVC cable sleeving - looks a good match for the factory system, so we will see.
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