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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm searching some og ones .... can someone help me please ?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey everyone, just wanted to post here for others who might be considering options that I ended up deciding on using 1/4" Dynaliner (can buy from amazon). The below pictures used two of the 32"x54" boxes and there was enough left over to do some of the nose area also - the total material cost was right around $100.

Obviously the logo is not ideal but overall I think it looks clean. My bus had to have a full resto as it had been a bit hacked so my thought was putting in some salvaged tar paper wouldn't look right and this seemed like a good alternative from a looks and functionality perspective:

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone have close up pics of the OG material? I have an idea of how I could possibly reproduce the strips- but need a good pic of the fibers/grain?
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

just some tar strips pics for reference.

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks Clara- I have an idea. Once I get materials together, and figure a couple things out, I'll try and get pics up. I think I can come damn close-
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Anyone sitting on a pile of strips they want to get rid of? I need some for my SO-33.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:46 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Could anyone please provide the width of the OG tar strips?
I’m about to order some sheets of comparable material and cut it in strips.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Glad to know I'm not alone in wanting to get this detail right! Have searched for every potential analog to the original material and believe the old-style asphaltum/natural fiber concrete joint is the closest. Will shortly order some of this:

https://www.cmcconstructionservices.com/w-r-meadows-of-texas-expansion-joint-type

Although I was able to save a few pieces, most tore when trying to remove with a razor scraper. Anyway, I've got something to compare with the new stuff. My bus is fresh from paint and I really want something that looks correct... will post results ASAP.


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

a quick bump on this thread. Anyone know of any better tar insulation \ board to use for restoration that is faithful to the original?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:04 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Here’s what I used to replicate the tar paper strips for the rear luggage platform in my 64 deluxe. Bought two rolls of the traction/safety paper tape that’s used on stairs. It’s 6” wide and 20’ long. All my cuts were either 2 1/2” or 2 1/4”. It has an adhesive back and all for under $40! I know it’s not the purest original source, but it works for me. Hope this helps!
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:30 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Do you feel like it quieted things down a lot?

It looks good but they appear a lot thinner than the original tar boards.

Modern materials are often more efficient so maybe they are just as effective?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 9:41 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

EverettB wrote:
Do you feel like it quieted things down a lot?

It looks good but they appear a lot thinner than the original tar boards.

Modern materials are often more efficient so maybe they are just as effective?

I don’t have anything to compare it with since I never drove the bus as an original owner. Still need to buy the carpet to install and upholster the bus too. I know it’s not close to the original, but it was easy to install the price was right👍🏼
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 6:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

EverettB wrote:


It looks good but they appear a lot thinner than the original tar boards.

x2. Part of the reason for these is to make the area the carpet or rear board goes on flat/ level.
With carpet you can really see the corrugations if the tar strips or something else of the same thickness isn't there.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 6:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Clara wrote:
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It looks good but they appear a lot thinner than the original tar boards.

x2. Part of the reason for these is to make the area the carpet or rear board goes on flat/ level.
With carpet you can really see the corrugations if the tar strips or something else of the same thickness isn't there.


Good point👍🏼
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:43 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Google Antidröhnstreifen Wink

There must be something similar in the US. Those are used for noise dampening under windowsills...
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:23 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

If anyone wanted to try the MB insulation again the price went down.

https://www.mboemparts.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-water-shield-2046820108
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:11 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

So the roofing materials were way too stiff... and realizing the OG material was probably a lot more flexible when it was installed way back when, decided to look into automotive insulation suppliers. I got this stuff from Sutherland Felt, correct thickness (4mm) cut to size and adhesive backed. Thought about spraying a light coat of rubberized undercoating on it to get as close to the feel of the original, but decided against it. A breeze to install, ordered in different widths as needed, just cut to length.

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Total cost was about $160 (I over ordered)... not bad and results look and feel right, at least to me. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:35 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

Here's an OG piece and the new felt for comparison... I used a thicker material for the bulkhead.

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:40 am    Post subject: Re: Source for original tar boards Reply with quote

I am at the point where I could really do with some original looking material here for my ‘55

Doesn’t feel right to use a modern alternative…
I think it would really let the bus down

Very htf original remnants…plus you need plenty of it

Anyone on the verge of reproducing it?
Know a very close match?

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