1969 Wiring Harness tape

[Rick M.]

Can anyone tell me what thickness the non adhesive tape used to wrap the harnesses together was?

[Robert C.]

Re: 1969 Wiring Harness tape

approx .02/100th's

[Rick M.]

Re: 1969 Wiring Harness tape

Sorry folks, I mispoke. It's the width of the tape I need, not the thickness.
Thanks, need another cup of Jo
Rick

[Alan S.]

Re: 1969 Wiring Harness tape

Hi Rick,
The tape on my 71's engine harness measured 1 3/16" in width.
Regards,
Alan


PS: I put the extra space in the dimension because otherwise it looks like 13/16" which it's not.

[Terry M.]

Re: 1969 Wiring Harness tape

Bill Clupper has the answer -- he has posted it before -- on the old board. He worked for Packard Electric -- the makers of the wiring harnesses. I think the width changed in 1969, but it is best to let him speak.

[Rick M.]

Re: 1969 Wiring Harness tape

Good tip, thanks

[William C.]

Re: 1969 Wiring Harness tape

1.3 inch wide, .007 thich non-adhesive backed vinyl tape. The start of the 1969 model year was the first year for the 1.3 inch tape, prior years used 1 inch. A nice old lady got a $10,000 suggestion award (maximum at the time for suggesting the change.