Hi! Ferg
I used scrap conveyor belting but lined it with carpet by using a very
strong industrial spray on adhesive. However be careful not to make the
gap too tight or you will squeeze the wing.(lots of places have scrap
belting)
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle
Sent: 25 June 2008 22:40
Subject: Europa-List: Wing sling belting
Cheers,
Another cry in the wilderness.........
The original classic trailer wing slings were made from fairly
compliant black rubber which over the years has lent a tender black
smudge
on the wing surfaces in my latest transport attempt. Consumed by rage
and
jealousy, I ripped the offending materials from the carcass, and am now
left
with bitter regret and bits of rubber - and the strange feeling I may
have
been a touch venal.
I am assuming that some of the early trailer-ites may have
encountered the same disappointment and discovered a suitable
replacement. I
would like to think there's a supple, strong, compliant white compound
(perhaps food belting) out there waiting to be scooped up and a thankful
discoverer just keening to share his victory information.
I've tried gleaning details from McMaster-Carr but I'm no
chemist
and the technical characteristics escape me. As a result I have five
feet of
intransigent, vicious brown crud in the garage waiting to chew holes in
my
wings. I'll hoof it with the pinions strapped to my back first...
If you have superior knowledge and/or experience in this
endeavour.
let me be the first to help distribute it. Please?
Ferg
Europa Classic A064 still bumbling ahead
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